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arvlar
Aspirant
Jan 03, 2017
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WNR2000v2 router as a repeater unit

Hi   I have a Nighthawk X6 R8000 and would like to connect a WNR2000v2 as a repeater unit to improve the wireless coverage. How can I do that? I've tried according to the manual but it won't work. ...
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  • ElaineM's avatar
    ElaineM
    Jan 03, 2017

    Welcome to the community, arvlar

     

    The R8000 does not support Wireless Repeating. 

    In order to successfully do Wireless Repeating, both routers should support WDS feature. 
    At this point, WDS is not present on the R8000.

    You may run a long cable between the two of them to extend the wireless signal.  

arvlar's avatar
arvlar
Aspirant
Jan 10, 2017
Hi
Thanks for the reply. So, if I connect the two with a cable I can start up a new wireless network from the WNR2000. Should I use settings as an AP or router (I guess AP, or?).
  • StephenB's avatar
    StephenB
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 10, 2017
    arvlar wrote:
    Should I use settings as an AP or router

    AP