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Aspirant

Jul 02, 2020

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2 / AC1750 Model R6400v2. I would like to use one of the routers as a wireless extender

2 / AC1750 Model R6400v2. I would like to use one of the routers as a wireless extender , access point, or bridge. I live in the country and would like to use in one of my out buildings, will I need ...

plemans
Jul 02, 2020
that is correct. In bridge mode, devices need to be plugged into the router running in bridge mode. Its not an extender/repeater mode.

plemans

Guru - Experienced User

Jul 02, 2020

you can set it up in bridge mode but that router doesn't have extender/repeater mode.

page 129 in the manual

https://www.netgear.com/support/product/R6400.aspx

plemans

Guru - Experienced User

Jul 02, 2020

the link is for version 1, click the drop down box and select v2

Beckg1
Aspirant
Jul 02, 2020
I then assume that you would need to plug in your devices to the bridge, is that correct?
- plemans
  Guru - Experienced User
  Jul 02, 2020
  that is correct. In bridge mode, devices need to be plugged into the router running in bridge mode. Its not an extender/repeater mode.