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extending internet connection via wired ethernet cable
Hello, FIrst time poster. I have a netgear R8000 Nighthawk on my 2nd floor. I am planning to use an ethernet cable connected to the R8000 and take it downstairs to my living room. My question is, is...
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Just as an update. I manage to set up the EX7000 and the documentation was not correct. I can use the Ethernet ports on the EX7000 while on Access Point mode. Netgear Support also confirm this and mentioned that the documentation was not very clear. The EX7000 has improved wireless connection significantly but for my main use (wired connection) no more drop in performance when watching 4K content or downloading updates or games on my ps4.
Just as an update. I manage to set up the EX7000 and the documentation was not correct. I can use the Ethernet ports on the EX7000 while on Access Point mode. Netgear Support also confirm this and mentioned that the documentation was not very clear. The EX7000 has improved wireless connection significantly but for my main use (wired connection) no more drop in performance when watching 4K content or downloading updates or games on my ps4.