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Umrk
Oct 22, 2016Tutor
WNDR3300 Access Point with Nighthawk X6 R7900
I replaced my WNDR3300 with the Nighthawk X6 R7900 a while ago. I would like to use my old router for something other than collecting dust. My house is spread out and there is a section that has an area of poor connectivity. Woiuld using the WNDR to extend the Nighthawk's signal be worth the effort? Thank you in advance for your reply!
Umrk
Umrk The WNDR3300 has Access Point, Wireless Repeating and Router Mode while R7900 only supports Access Point and Router Mode.
Having said that, your best configuration is to use it in Access Point mode. Where it will require you to use a long Ethernet cable to be connected to the R7900.
There's no way to use Wireless Repeating mode since the R7900 do not support that feature.
5 Replies
- UmrkTutorHello Elaine, Thank you for taking the time out of your day to respond to my question. However, using an ethernet cable to add my old wndr3300 router to my WAN would certainly work, it defeats the purpose of a WAN. So, although you offered me a "pre-school" solution in terms of simplicity, I feel more than capable of working on a university sophomore or perhaps junior level solution. Any ideas or better yet, any links to such a solution would be appreciated. My google searches have yielded mixed results - none of which were applicable to the WNDR3300. That's why I presumed posing my question on the manufacturer's web site would yield better, and hopefully more specific results. I feel as like the tech support guy just asked me to ensure my device is plugged in, despite engaging him in an online chat. TIA Umrk
- Retired_Member
The solution he gave you was correct, if you think you know better go for it, You don't need our help.
If you're looking for a wireless extender or repearter then say you're looking for a extender or repeater. And if that's what you're looking for then you'll have to purchase one.