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Rax48 configurations with other equipment for best results
I have a nighthawk c7000v2 router/modem combo, an Arris SBG8300 router/modem combo and a nighthawk rax48 router. On one end of my house I have outdoor cameras and the other end my son has his “pro” gaming set up. Both basically needs a router nearby for better quality. Is there a way to connect all three devices to achieve this goal? Such as: one in ap or bridge mode or extender more??. I do not know how all of that works but would like to if possible. I have suddenlink and multiple cable outlets (same internet) throughout my home.
If not, does the orbi system serve basically that same purpose /goal Im trying to achieve? And if so, does it what have the capability to keep up with my sons gaming? Thanks in advance
If not, does the orbi system serve basically that same purpose /goal Im trying to achieve? And if so, does it what have the capability to keep up with my sons gaming? Thanks in advance
Your a little stuck. here's why.
The C7000 and the SBG8300 are both modem/router combo devices. And both have a modem only mode but not a router only mode.
There is a way of getting a c7000 to act as a type of access point.
If you want to try, here's the guide:
Can I use a C6300 cable modem without cable intern... - NETGEAR Communities
so if you can get that working, I'd go SBG8300----->C7000 (access point mode)------>RAX in access point mode.
You'd need to hardwire in the C7000 and the RAX.
If you can't get the C7000 to work as a type of access point then go:
SBG8300------>RAXReason why is the SBG has the better modem of the bunch. The RAX has the best routing capability.
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Your a little stuck. here's why.
The C7000 and the SBG8300 are both modem/router combo devices. And both have a modem only mode but not a router only mode.
There is a way of getting a c7000 to act as a type of access point.
If you want to try, here's the guide:
Can I use a C6300 cable modem without cable intern... - NETGEAR Communities
so if you can get that working, I'd go SBG8300----->C7000 (access point mode)------>RAX in access point mode.
You'd need to hardwire in the C7000 and the RAX.
If you can't get the C7000 to work as a type of access point then go:
SBG8300------>RAXReason why is the SBG has the better modem of the bunch. The RAX has the best routing capability.
Thank you very much. I have reached out several times to Netgear support with the paid extended subscription I have, but you have been the most helpful (actually ONLY helpful) response and solution I have received. Thank you again.
Glad to help out! If you need further help, we're happy to help.
Did you get it setup how you'd like?