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WN3000RP_RV wireless network set up.
I have the network extender WN3000RP but haven't used in in some time as I've upgraded the home network. Lately, I've been wanting to set up a wireless network for my motorhome (RV) that already has ...
the only real way to coble that together would be to get a USB adapter for your phone so it had ethernet out.
then connect it to the extender with the extender in access point mode.
I wouldn't do this though as that extender isn't that great and the hotspot on your phone is probably more capable.
Why are you set on using the the extender and not the phone's hotspot?
Thank you both for your responses, I’ll say that I’m open for ideas and suggestions, I’ll also say that I haven’t tried the Hot Spot approach and will attempt that tomorrow. So far the only time I’ve been able to stream was hardwired from phone to tv via an iPhone dongle with hdmi cable and that had limited success. I have read several articles that state a WiFi router is the only way to stream from cellular signal and then connected to a local network for all devices, hence my current attempt to create a local network within my RV. I’ll do some exploring tomorrow and report back. Btw “screen mirroring” is a no go, the phone and tv will not talk to each other.
Try the hotspot first.
If that doesn't work, you can always get a usb-ethernet adapter and connect your phone to a router (in access point mode).
If its just for an RV, GL-iNet has a great range of travel routers that are quite capable. they have router mode, access point mode (for if you're hardwiring the phone to the router), and wisp mode. wisp mode is great for RV parks that have their own wifi as it can connect to the RV park's wifi and rebroadcast to your devices.
- Okay the hot spot failed, the smart tv saw my iPhone but it wouldn’t connect. At this point I think I’ll regroup and investigate with the local Best Buy technicians for a solution. I can’t imagine it is this difficult but I have nothing more to try aside from spending money.