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Luddav
Jan 15, 2021Aspirant
Connect multiple WAC124 wirelessly
Hi all, I bought 4 WAC124 for a large home to serve it wirelessly. I have no network cabling through the house, so the idea was to install one of the wac124 wired to the modem, and then connect the o...
- Jan 15, 2021
The WAC124 doesn't have a repeater or extender mode.
Its can act as an access point or an extender.
If you're still within your return period, I'd return them for a mesh system like orbi that has both wired or wireless backhaul for a mesh system.
If you're not, then running ethernet lines, using a moca adapter, or a powerline adapter might be your best bet.
plemans
Jan 15, 2021Guru - Experienced User
The WAC124 doesn't have a repeater or extender mode.
Its can act as an access point or an extender.
If you're still within your return period, I'd return them for a mesh system like orbi that has both wired or wireless backhaul for a mesh system.
If you're not, then running ethernet lines, using a moca adapter, or a powerline adapter might be your best bet.
Luddav
Jan 15, 2021Aspirant
Many thanks Plemans. It's wonderful to have guru's like you around to enlighten us.
I will check out my possibilities based on your advice
I will check out my possibilities based on your advice