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Apr 14, 2020

Extending Range of XR500

I have an EERO Mesh Network System that I would like to setup with my Nighthawk XR500. I'm sure it's not as simple as just plugging the system directly into the router. The router is currently connec...

plemans

Guru - Experienced User

Apr 14, 2020

Are you wanting to go:

modem----XR500----Eero

If so, the eero devices need to be in bridge/ap mode

https://support.eero.com/hc/en-us/articles/207621056-How-do-I-set-up-my-eero-if-I-want-to-keep-my-existing-router-

If you're wanting to go modem----eero-----XR500

then you'd want the xr500 in access point mode. You'd loose most of the benefits of the xr500 but be able to use the wifi and ethernet ports.