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Yooperbug
Aspirant
Nov 21, 2019

Connecting router to extender

Can an extender be hardwired to the router and work as it should? We are trying to get Internet to an exterior building. We’re able to run a hardwire but I’m not sure if connecting this way will work.
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Yooperbug
Aspirant
Nov 21, 2019
I don’t have one yet. It’s about 100’ I just wanted to make sure it can be done before getting one.
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 21, 2019

If you're running a hardline you have the option of running an extender in AP mode or a router in AP mode. Either would work. 

 

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    Yooperbug
    Aspirant
    Nov 21, 2019
    Thank you for the information. Once I get one I’ll then figure out how to run it in AP mode, haha.
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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Nov 21, 2019

      Make sure to look at the specs or manual to make sure it supports AP mode. Not all the base models or even 1 step up do.