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hydrocynus
Mar 06, 2022Aspirant
Is it possible to use this router R6900p as a repeater (not bridge)?
Hello all, I am getting really frustrated with this router. I reverted its firmware to the begining of time and it still does not offer me the option to run it as a repeater (I have router, AP and br...
plemans
Mar 06, 2022Guru - Experienced User
the R6900P doesn't have a repeater mode.
And netgear hasn't been adding it to any of their newer devices either.
So doubtful they'll go back and add it to an older device.
And if there isn't any 3rd party builds, you're unlikely to get any because the R6900P's been out for quite a while.
Options? you could try using moca adapters, powerline adapters, or even just an ethernet run to hardwire in the router and use it in access point mode.