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ColoradoSky15
Aspirant
Jul 11, 2022

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...
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ColoradoSky15
Aspirant
Jul 11, 2022

Hmm I'm looking at an access point option and when click it all of the local wifis show up.

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 11, 2022

What are you actually clicking on? The C7000 doesn't have an access point mode

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    ColoradoSky15
    Aspirant
    Jul 11, 2022
    Here ya go
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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Jul 12, 2022

      That just shows the wireless access points in your area so you can choose the right channels. It doesn't put it in access point mode. 

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        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jul 12, 2022
        A bit confusing on netgears part to name it that.