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bryanbdp
Mar 18, 2023Aspirant
Using AP mode on CAX-30
I just got Frontier cable to my house, which uses an eero network connector and router. I would like to use my CAX-30 in my detached garage to use it as an access point. I would connect it with a c...
bryanbdp
Mar 18, 2023Aspirant
According to manual, it does have AP mode but not bridge mode. Just don't fully understand how AP mode works
plemans
Mar 18, 2023Guru - Experienced User
where are you seeing that?
Because like michaelkenward says, there isn't a ap/bridge mode.
It either has modem/router or modem mode. that's it.
- bryanbdpMar 18, 2023Aspirant
I guess it was in the technical articles.
If you check the models to the right, the CAX-30 is included.
It is possible that is a mistake, but I'll have to try logging in the unit and check. CATV is disconnected, I think I can login with cat6 cable??
- FURRYe38Mar 18, 2023Guru - Experienced User
That article is not correct regarding the CAX series modems.
They do not have or support AP Mode. Only Gateway and Modem Only. I have my CAX30 now in modem only as I'm running external wifi router systems.It maybe possible it give the router portion of the CAX30 a IP address thats on your host router network, a static IP of 192.168.#.30, turn OFF DHCP service on the CAX30 and connect the CAX to the host router system unit one of the LAN ports in back. However there maybe a reboot issue as seen with the CAX80 where if the ISP Coax line is NOT connected to the CAX modem, it will enter into a reboot loop until the coax signal line is re-established. This is something thats on the CAX80. I just checked my CAX30 in modem mode with the coax line disconnected and it didn't reboot. I didn't checked router mode yet.
WIll get that Aritcle updated and corrected.