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Need cat5 wifi access point solution for my R6700
I have a R6700 Nighthawk AC1750 wifi router that works great for my house.
I have CAT5 run from this R6700/AC1750 to a shop which is outside its wifi range.
What low cost NetGear product can I get to plug in via the CAT5 to provide wifi to this shop?
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You could use a wireless extender that supports access point mode, you could use a different netgear router with access point mode, or you could even you a dedicated access point. You have lots of options. Its more what features you'd like.
If it was me? I'd upgrade my primary router and use the old one as an access point.
Or even just get a different router and run it in access point mode. Then you'd have a backup router.
If you're not using much for speed, a cheap wireless extender that supports access point mode would cover it as well. Not all extenders do so check the data sheet.
Just so I am understanding.
Sorry for my lack of clarity.
BAsed on what you stated I picked the
NETGEAR WAC104 Dual Band Wireless AC1200 Access Point
It states "Standalone access point with mess, client, and AP mode for SOHO"
I am thinking the "AP mode for SOHO" means it will do what you are suggesting (hooking it up to my existing router in access mode), eventhough I don't know what SOHO means.
Funny how I used to build my own computers in the 90s and now I can barely spell computer.
soho: Small office/Home office
Kind of an ideal device for your setup
