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EX7000 in AP Mode to L2 Managed Switch
I'd like to set up an EX7000 in AP mode connected to an L2 Managed Switch which is connected to an R6300v2 (DHCP). The switch is connected to various computers, two NAS's, an OPPO, an AVR and HDTVs. ...
Thanks so much for your reply. You're right, I probably don't need to turn the radios off on the R6300. I really don't use wireless in the basement (all clients are wired), the signal from the R6300 is weak (outside patio) and I want to boost or have a strong the signal using the EX7000 by placing the EX7000 upstairs connected to the switch.
I could experiment using the EX7000 in extender mode, I just thought using it in AP mode could be a "cleaner" set up with only two wireless bands as opposed to four and using the EX7000 for the LAN via the switch. And, using the switch could be better than connecting the EX7000 directly to the R6300. The way it's set up (RG modem, R6300 and switch) in the basement, I really don't have an option (physically) to move any of them upstairs.
I could experiment using the EX7000 in extender mode, I just thought using it in AP mode could be a "cleaner" set up with only two wireless bands as opposed to four and using the EX7000 for the LAN via the switch. And, using the switch could be better than connecting the EX7000 directly to the R6300. The way it's set up (RG modem, R6300 and switch) in the basement, I really don't have an option (physically) to move any of them upstairs.