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Beckg1
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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 ...
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    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. 

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Beckg1
Aspirant
Jul 02, 2020

I then assume that you would need to plug in your devices to the bridge, is that correct?

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plemans
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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.