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Can’t enable “wireless repeater function”
I try to enable the “wireless repeating function” mode but I look through the instructions, and I don’t have the mode “router/AP/bridge/repeating mode”. The modes I have in advanced setup are advanced...
Tarikzeybek109 wrote:
I try to enable the “wireless repeating function” mode but I look through the instructions, and I don’t have the mode “router/AP/bridge/repeating mode”. The modes I have in advanced setup are advanced wireless settings, wireless access point, port forwarding/port triggering, dynamic DNS, VPN service, static routes, web services management, USB settings, UPnP, IPv6, traffic meter, LED control settings, and VLAN/bridge settings. This is all I have except for the buttons I want. Is there any way I can get these modes
What is the specific model number of your router? Look on the label.
The wireless repeater function is not a feature on all models.
I have the nighthawk R6260
Tarikzeybek109 wrote:
I have the nighthawk R6260The manual for your router is available from the Downloads section at the top of this page. Feed in your model number.
A quick review indicated the wireless repeater function is not a feature of your model. There is no way to "add" a feature to a router.
- I meant like how to enable it but I must’ve written “add” instead
Tarikzeybek109 wrote:
I meant like how to enable it but I must’ve written “add” insteadYou can't enable a feature on a router that does not support that feature.
As Kitsap says, the R6260 does not support wireless repeater mode.
You can use it as a wireless access point wired to your router.
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If you're willing to gamble and don't need the R6260 if it doesn't have extender mode, openwrt has extender/repeater mode.
Its 3rd party firmware so you won't find support for it on here and it voids your warranty. Just be aware of that. And you can brick your router installing it. but if you have no other use for it, might be worth a shot.
