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veeeeed
Aspirant
Sep 24, 2023

Looking forward to use R7450 as a WiFi repeater/Extender. Please help?

Hello Everyone, I am looking forward to using the AC 2600 Wi-Fi router (R7450) as a Wi-Fi extender or repeater. I currently use an optical fiber connection connected to a GPON router, but it has a sh...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Sep 24, 2023

Look at the user manual for help and information regarding this. 

 

Also look at the routers WEB UI to see if there is Repeater or Extender mode seen under Advanced tab/Advanced Settings/Router mode. If you don't see either of these modes here, then the router doesn't support it. 

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veeeeed
Aspirant
Sep 24, 2023

FURRYe38  - See 3 modes namely - Router Mode, AP Mode & Bridge Mode. No other modes I see here.

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    microchip8
    Master
    Sep 24, 2023
    Repeater mode is not supported by stock firmware
    • veeeeed's avatar
      veeeeed
      Aspirant
      Sep 25, 2023

      microchip8 - Is there an option to upgrade the firm to update to the same? Please advise.

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        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Sep 25, 2023

        No NG FW has support for repeater mode.

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 24, 2023

    As mentioned No repeater or extender mode supported on this model router.

    Find you a EX or EAX series wireless extender for your needs. 

    veeeeed wrote:

    FURRYe38  - See 3 modes namely - Router Mode, AP Mode & Bridge Mode. No other modes I see here.