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How to set up Bridge mode on my second AC2000 R6850
Hi
I bought two Netgear AC2000 R6850 WIFI Router.
I confirgured the first one and validate everything works fine.
I now want to configured my second WIFI Router as a bridge, to have my WIFI (One unique SSID) accessible from both router, one installed on each level in my house.
How can I do this ?!?
Thanks you,
Thierry
What you want is extender mode. The R6850 doesn't have extender mode.
Bridge mode uses its wifi to act as a router---router bridge and then only the ethernet ports are usable.
If you can hardwire the R6850 in, then you can place it in AP (access point) mode.
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What you want is extender mode. The R6850 doesn't have extender mode.
Bridge mode uses its wifi to act as a router---router bridge and then only the ethernet ports are usable.
If you can hardwire the R6850 in, then you can place it in AP (access point) mode.
"If you can hardwire the R6850 in, then you can place it in AP (access point) mode"
=> I can wire in my both WIFI router to may main Modem/Router.
In such case, my only solution would be to configure two different SSID, one for each WIFI Router (and so hourse level)
Is that correct ?=> I can wire in my both WIFI router to may main Modem/Router.
In such case, my only solution would be to configure two different SSID, one for each WIFI Router (and so hourse level)
Is that correct ?You can set them with the same ssid. You just have to have the 2nd device in AP mode so you don't have 2 routers controlling dhcp. Since your not using a mesh network (like orbi) devices will tend to be a bit sticky but will roam depending on how old they are. newer devices have newer roaming standards.