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C7000v2 as an access point
I have c7000v2 in the basement that doesn't reach far. I have another coax port upstairs but no ethernet ports. Can I use another c7000v2 and configure it in access point mode so it works seamlessly with the other one? Is it as simple as enabling access point on the new router in the settings? Would it be operating through the coax or is this a wifi bridge? Thanks in advance.
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ColoradoSky15 wrote:
I have c7000v2 in the basement that doesn't reach far. I have another coax port upstairs but no ethernet ports. Can I use another c7000v2 and configure it in access point mode so it works seamlessly with the other one?Officially, no. Cable devices have none of the "mode" options available on DSL modem.routers.
Your best bet is to try something like this:
cable modem as access point - Google Search
Or, more local:
Can I use a C6300 cable modem without cable intern... - NETGEAR Communities
While many questions about routers are generic and could be answered anywhere, some things need specialist knowledge.
You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers specific to your device, in the appropriate section for your hardware. That's probably here:
Cable Modems & RoutersEven if you set it up in access point mode (which is doesn't have), you wouldn't be able to connect through the coax in the upstairs.
Have you tried centrally locating your current modem?
Or looked into getting a wireless extender? I'm a fan of the tribands because of their dedicated backhaul.
Hmm I'm looking at an access point option and when click it all of the local wifis show up.
What are you actually clicking on? The C7000 doesn't have an access point mode
