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Ollie54
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Dec 08, 2021

EX7700 as a access point

Hello, i planned to buy an EX7700.  I want to use it as an access point.  I want to connect it to my r7500 netgear router by one Ethernet cable and use the other Ethernet connector to connect to my ...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 08, 2021

You can connect an EX7700 to your current router and run it in access point mode. You can also connect your wired devices to it. 

It'd work pretty well. A good choice in setup. 

 

Its expected for wifi speeds to be faster by the router and drop off with distance. Thats basically how wifi works. Adding in an access point can help with that. 

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Ollie54
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Dec 08, 2021

Thank you for your fast answer. One extra question: suppose the pc gets 140 mbps bij the Ethernet cable from de ex7700, does that mean that it he extender 'sends' also about 140 Mbps? 

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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 08, 2021

    yes. The benefit to hardwiring in the extender is that it'll be starting at the same speeds.