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Can Access Point mode in Ex6150 take the signal from router wirelessly or does it have to be wired
Hi guys,
I was wondering if the 2 EX6150 Range Extenders I have can be set up as Access points while connecting to the router via wireless,
maybe even connecting to the router via 5GHz band and distributing to devices at 2.4GHz?
I need to use the Access Point Features to decrease the load on my main router from having 50+ devices (which are wireless) in the building (more when we have guests over). While also somehow supporting the 1 or 2 devices I need to connect wired(the house VOIP and occasionally an old NAS [which is remote accessible])
If it can, please tell me how to do it and to what degree it supports it.
I will be extremely grateful for any guidance in this particular situation
Access Point mode on the EX6150 requires a wired connection back to the router.
Just run the EX6150 in extender mode. It's not as efficient as Access Point mode, but it'll do exactly what you need.
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Access Point mode on the EX6150 requires a wired connection back to the router.
Just run the EX6150 in extender mode. It's not as efficient as Access Point mode, but it'll do exactly what you need.