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dougjp
Apr 12, 2021Tutor
Powerline Adapter PLP2000 - Can a Wifi Range Extender Be Added?
I may be lacking in tech knowledge, but even I find my subject description to be strange! I'd better detail my problem :smileyembarrassed: Maybe there is a simple solution. My ISP recently force...
- Apr 12, 2021
Most (not all) of netgear range extenders support access point mode.
So you can hardwire in most of them. Same with the routers. As far as I know, all of them support access point mode.
So most of the range extenders and routers will support access point mode and be able to be hardwired in
dougjp
Apr 12, 2021Tutor
I "may" have answered my own question.
I went to this range extender which seems adequate for my needs, perhaps (feedback?);
https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/range-extenders/ex3700/
Then to Support, User Manual. On page 14 it describes using the ethernet plug to get the incoming signal (from a powerline for example), and then set it up an access point. Hence using the ethernet in reverse.
plemans
Apr 12, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Most (not all) of netgear range extenders support access point mode.
So you can hardwire in most of them. Same with the routers. As far as I know, all of them support access point mode.
So most of the range extenders and routers will support access point mode and be able to be hardwired in
- dougjpApr 12, 2021Tutor
Thanks for your help! :smileyhappy: