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Joalred
Nov 24, 2016Aspirant
Bridging a N600 router using a Nighthawk X4S as the primary router
I have recently purchased a new router (Nighthawk X4S) to replace my current (N600 Dual Band Wi-Fi Router). I would simply like to know if i can configure these products as followed: Modem >>...
- Nov 24, 2016
Yes, that'll work. Disable the DHCP server on the N600 and connect it to the network through one of its LAN ports. Leave the WAN port disconnected.
TheEther
Nov 24, 2016Guru
Yes, that'll work. Disable the DHCP server on the N600 and connect it to the network through one of its LAN ports. Leave the WAN port disconnected.
- JoalredNov 25, 2016Aspirant
Thank you for the swift response!!!
One more doubt that I have. Is it possible to connect these extenders (Netgear WN3000RP Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender ) to the N600 access point as configured above. Or do they need to be connected to the main router directly in this case the Nighthawk?Happy thanks giving to you and your loved ones, George