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Ollie54's avatar
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 ...
Ollie54's avatar
Ollie54
Initiate
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.