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ColoradoSky15
Jul 11, 2022Aspirant
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 w...
michaelkenward
Jul 11, 2022Guru - Experienced User
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 & Routers