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richard72942
Aug 03, 2015Aspirant
using a router instead of an extender
Currently I have a R6250 in the house and I'm usling a 2500 Ranger Extender to my son's "apartment" located approximately 100' away from the house. There are as many as 16 various units that are con...
- Aug 11, 2015
Thanks for the speedy reply. I've been on a short vacation or I would have replied eariler.
I was reffering to the newer R9600 router to replace the R6250.
netwrks
Aug 04, 2015Master
The 6250 only does bridge and AP mode. You could get a 100' CAT6 cable run the 6250 in AP mode back to the to 9600(?) Curious what a 9600 is.
richard72942
Aug 11, 2015Aspirant
Thanks for the speedy reply. I've been on a short vacation or I would have replied eariler.
I was reffering to the newer R9600 router to replace the R6250.
- netwrksAug 11, 2015Master
I haven't found any links to a R9600. But, here's a rule of thumb. If it's brand new, save your money and wait until the product matures. The firmware is way too flaky and the first round of hardware is typically the worst. everything from DOA's, to basic hardware failures. The most stable Netgear AC router at this time IMO, is the R7000. (AC1900). Personally, I wouldn't touch anything in the first year of release..