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njcwotx
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Jan 20, 2021
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Connect a wired device to wifi in another room

I have a 6230 and a 6020.  6230 is connected to Cable modem.   It works perfectly as a wifi router.   All wireless devices connect to internet, and wired devices connect to internet.   I have a phy...
  • antinode's avatar
    Jan 21, 2021

    > I have a 6230 and a 6020. [...]

     

       R6230?  R6020?

     

    > [...] Cable modem [...]

     

       Maker?  Model number?

     

    > I have a physical server [...]

     

       Not a very detailed description of that device, either.

     

    > I thought this was called bridge mode. [...]

     

       I agree.

     

    > I setup bridge mode on the 6020, [...]

     

       How, exactly?


    > [...] but it doesnt every ask me for the wifi router information.

     

       As I read the R6020 User Manual, it lacks the desired feature.  Same
    for the R6230, for that matter.  The word "bridge" does appear, but not
    in the right context.

     

    > Do I have the concept wrong here?

     

       The concept is ok, but your routers apparently lack the relevant
    feature.  If you consult the User Manual for a different/better model,
    like, say, the R7000, and look for "Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode",
    then you should see how to do what you want (with a router which does
    have the desired feature).

     

       Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in the model number of
    interest, and look for Documentation.  Get the User Manual.  Read.

     

       Very likely there are wireless-network adapters which could be
    installed in or attached to your (unspecified) "a physical server" which
    would give it wireless-network capability.  Or, if you had a router in
    your junk box which had the desired feature, then you could use it.

    Other options exist, too, but would tend to cost more (Powerline
    adapters, for example).