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superflb
Initiate
Sep 01, 2021

Can R6700AX work as a repeater

Firmware Version V1.0.3.92   I've googled about it and only found this article https://kb.netgear.com/24108/How-do-I-enable-the-extender-mode-feature-on-my-Nighthawk-router   It says that to enab...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 02, 2021

It doesn't have a repeater mode.

The older model R6700 did but not the newer R6700AX. 

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    superflb
    Initiate
    Sep 02, 2021

    Thanks. Any wifi 6 router has the repeating mode?

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      plemans
      Guru - Experienced User
      Sep 02, 2021

      Not that I know of currently. Maybe it'll be added in the future but netgear doesn't release any info on firmware upgrades/plans. 

      Might want to check into an actual extender like the EAX15/20/80