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Fxzith
Aspirant
Feb 16, 2024

Question about the Netgear nighthawk ac2600

Hi, I have the nighthawk ac2600 R7450, my pc doesn’t have a built in motherboard so Can I use this router as a Wi-Fi extender? I have my pc in a different room so once I am done setting it up can I ta...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 16, 2024

AC2600 is a speed, not a model. What actual device do you have? 

Some had extender mode but it was pretty rare. If its not listed in the manual, it doesn't have it. 

You can always hardwire it in and use it in access point mode if its a router only device. 

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Fxzith
Aspirant
Feb 16, 2024
R7450