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Extend network
I have brought this model today.for poor network coverage, i was wanted to extend range using my old router tp link archer c6,but failed to find main device name on range extender.I kept searching and reseting my extender,but failed to find main router name.i checked another tp link router but couldn’t find as well......How could i fix this problem,plz reply...netgear router moder
'R6120'
'R6120'
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R6120 isn't a range extender. Its a router.
Not sure exactly how/what you're trying to extend the range with or how because your description leaves a lot to be desired.
There's a support site with access to manuals, firmware, install guides, etc.
Go to https://www.netgear.com/support/
Type in your model number and from there it'll take you to the above.
Its a great resource to start with.If the r6120 is new, you can contact support as well. Might be faster.
To get a hold of support. Click on "MyNetgear" at the top.
Register an account (or login) and then the device.
From there you can start the support process. Keep in mind that its only free for the first 90 days.- My main device is netgear R6120.i want to extend its network..but i was unable to find main device name on my tp link router,which i wanted to use as range extender..
Sayket wrote:
My main device is netgear R6120.i want to extend its network..but i was unable to find main device name on my tp link router,which i wanted to use as range extender..Hard to follow what is going on there.
I take it that your main router is the R6120.
Are you trying to use the tp link router as a wireless repeater with a wifi link between the two devices?
Have you confirmed that this tp link router supports that mode.? (Not all do.)
If so, have you configured the tp link to work as a repeater/bridge?
The R6120 is a basic router. I see no sign that it can participate in a repeater chain.
By the way, according to Netgear's manual for this device, not always the most reliable source of information, the LAN and WAN support only 10BASE-T or 100BASE-TX. That makes it slower than many newer internet services and most modern network hardware.It may well be slower than your other router, which from what I can find about the tp link archer c6, could support the more modem 1000 Mbps standard.
