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R7000 AC1900 Layer 2 only?
hi. I have a R7000 AC1900 Nighthawk wireless router that I would like to use as just a Layer 2 switch, no wireless, no routing, just Layer 2 to downstream devices connecting them upstream to my ISP g...
Well give router mode a try, disable DCHP and wifi on the router and connect it using one of it's LAN ports.
I agree. one would think that to be the case.
but does not seem to pan out that way.
Well give router mode a try, disable DCHP and wifi on the router and connect it using one of it's LAN ports.
so, that turns out to be an acceptable solution - allowed it to stay in router mode, preserved management via web UI, disabling DHCP. I had to settle for disabling SSID broadcast & setting a long complex auth key on the wireless (I couldn't find how to turn radios off.)
and this device (router/switch/whatever) is uplinked via one of its LAN ports.
being that there are only 3 remaining may prove suboptimal down the road. but at this point, it works. I accomplished the objective of effectively turning down the radios, taking advantage of the 4 port switch & delaying purchase of another for a bit.
FURRYe38 - Thank you VERY much for your persistent contributions!
Glad that works for you. Though must say, 5-8 port unmanaged switches are a dime a dozen now days.
Enjoy. đ
- Oh I know they are cheap. Since I had this, it saves me making a decision and adding another device.
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