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bdebs12
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Nov 14, 2020

C7000v2 and using ac1750 as router extender

Hey all! 

 

I recently purchased a house and with the house comes more distance between technology points. I thought I would be smart and add another router to my network to act as a WIFI extender/booster in the opposite corner of the house. I previously was using the Nighthawk C7000v2 as a Modem Router and am trying to utilize a recently purchased AC1750 as the second router. From what I can see online and in other posts...do I need to turn off the router capabilties for the C7000v2? If so can I still hardwire into the C7000v2? Sounds silly but makes the world of a difference before I even attempt this endeavor. From there any help would be appreciated about how to set up the bridge mode and work through the situation. 

 

Thanks in advanced!!!!

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  • antinode's avatar
    antinode
    Guru
    Nov 14, 2020

    > [...] trying to utilize a recently purchased AC1750 as the second
    > router. [...]

     

       "AC1750" is a speed, not a model number.  Look for "Model" on the
    product label.


       What you want is not a second _router_ (at least, not configured as a
    router).  If you can run an Ethernet cable (or equivalent) between your
    main (modem+)router (C7000v2) and your accessory "AC1750" router, then
    you should be able to configure that accessory device as a wireless
    access point, which should extend your wireless-network coverage without
    causing new problems.


       If you can't use such a cable connection, then things get more
    difficult.

     

    > [...] From what I can see online and in other posts... [...]

     

       Thanks for the helpful links.

     

    > [...] do I need to turn off the router capabilties for the C7000v2?
    > [...]

     

       Not if what you're adding is a WAP, and not a full-function router.

     

    > [...] how to set up the bridge mode and work through the situation.


       That depends on what "the bridge mode" means to you.

     

       Rather than throw around terms like "extender/booster" or "bridge
    mode", it might help if you described, in plain, unambiguous terms, what
    your devices are, and how you expect to connect them in order to improve
    your wireless-network coverage.

     

       For information about how to configure your "AC1750" as a WAP, visit
    http://netgear.com/support , put in your (actual) model number, and look
    for Documentation.  Get the User Manual.  Read.  Look for a topic like
    "Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point".