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slegere
Jun 21, 2017Aspirant
Connect to existing WiFi network with NO ethernet connection in apartment
Live in retirement community with building wide WiFi. NO ethernet connections in apartment. How do I connect this router to the existing WiFi network? Need to use router because need Hearing Impai...
- Jun 23, 2017
Hi slegere,
The router does not have extender capabilities. You may need to purchase a wireless extender.
JamesGL
Jun 22, 2017NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi slegere,
Does your phone has ethernet port? You can configure the router to wireless bridge. Check the link below.
https://kb.netgear.com/24105/What-is-bridge-mode-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Nighthawk-router
slegere
Jul 15, 2017Aspirant
The phone does have ethernet port. How would I fine the building's speed (2.4 or 5.0)? Im not very network knowledgeable. Can I get other information on existing router using ipconfig?