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papadeltasierr1
Initiate
Apr 07, 2026

R6250 in WAN bridging mode?

I want to put an R6250 into WAN (not WiFi) bridging mode - is this possible?  I want to be able to do this: ADSL router LAN port === R6250 WAN port The ADSL router provides all NAT and DHCP functio...
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papadeltasierr1
Initiate
Apr 07, 2026

Thanks - just found this myself :-).

 

The process is:


- "Advanced tab"

  • "Advanced Setup"
    • "Wireless AP"
      • "Apply"

You will want to let your downstream router assign the R6250 an IP address.  I used "Reserved/Static DHCP" on y downstream router to ensure that the R6250 always gets the same address assigned.

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 07, 2026

    Can set Static IP for the AP mode as well.

     

    Enjoy.