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R7000 bridge to Fios G1100 - not working
I'm trying to set up my R7000 in an upstairs room as a bridge to connect wireless to my FIOS G1100 router downstairs. I've spent the last couple of days following suggestions and FAQs, but it's not ...
I was able to get this working. I'm not sure what exactly resolved the issue (slap on the wrist for changing more than one thing).
1) Upgraded to newest firmware and reset.
2) Connected laptop to NetGear via WiFi and moved to close proximity of FIOS router. Made configuration changes with the laptop.
3) Used 2.4 GHz instead of 5.
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I was able to get this working. I'm not sure what exactly resolved the issue (slap on the wrist for changing more than one thing).
1) Upgraded to newest firmware and reset.
2) Connected laptop to NetGear via WiFi and moved to close proximity of FIOS router. Made configuration changes with the laptop.
3) Used 2.4 GHz instead of 5.
- Speed test is around 100 Mbps - huge improvement.
