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adding a secondary modem router as a hotspot wirelessly connected to a primary modem router
adding a secondary modem router as a hotspot wirelessly connected to a primary modem router
I would like to know if it is possible to configure the following.
I have researched this and tried it several times but keep hitting a brick wall so I am not sure if its that I am missing a setting/configuration or what.
Primary cable modem router connected to Xfinity via coax = C6300v2
Secondary cable modem router = C6230
I would like to use the secondary router (C6230) as a hot spot on the opposite end of the house and connect it wirelessly to the main router (C6300v2)
Is this possible? If so, how?
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No. You didn't describe it the best.
You can have 2 modems from your isp but then you're paying for 2 internet services.
And neither of those devices is that high of performing.
I guess the real question is what are you trying to do?
Better coverage?
WAN failover? Load balancing?
clinew0791 wrote:
Primary cable modem router connected to Xfinity via coax = C6300v2
Secondary cable modem router = C6230
I would like to use the secondary router (C6230) as a hot spot on the opposite end of the house and connect it wirelessly to the main router (C6300v2)
It won't work.
Basic cable modem/routers like the C6300v2 and C6230 do not have the flexibility of routers or DSL modem/routers.
You cannot use a cable modem/router as a wireless access point wired to another router.
You cannot use a cable modem/router as a "wireless bridge" that repeats the wifi from one router and shares it with other devices.
Manuals are always a good place to start.
Visit the support pages:
Support | NETGEAR
Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.
