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R7000 in Bridge mode
Hello I am trying to setup my Nighthawk R7000 ac1900 in bridge mode, but I am running into some issues. Here is my setup: Arris TG4482A Gateway -wifi-> R7000 Router(bridge) -ethernet-> Computer ...
Hello
The distance is pretty short. (6 meters maybe) Also tried with both of them next to each other as a test.
I was using the 5Ghz signal to get the fastest signal possible, and the channel is "automatically" managed (and its set to channel 44 at the moment, signal seems to be pretty good)
I did try a Factory Reset after the latest FW update, and did try a few installs at different times (after the router was disconnected for a few days) all on a wired PC, but it still gives me the same thing.
I'll see if I can produce this as well. I think I saw think on mine and couldn't get time to troubleshoot it more.
OK, so i got some time to try this with mine.
FW is v.126 on the R7000. I think I downgraded it due to troubleshooting this before.
However I'm using a different router this time. RAXE500-5G SSID with Smart Connect disabled, manual channel 48 and Up to 2100Mbps on wireless speed on 5Ghz. WPA2 and AES only. Mixed WPA2/WPA3 doesnt' work for R series routers in bridge mode.
R7000 wireless bridge mode set to 5Ghz and the SSID name and WPA2 security PW.
Using static IP address and DNS configuration on the R7000 bridge mode.
Been working thus far.
I'll let this run this week and post back if I notice anything.
I also have one of these cooling from under the R7000 as well:
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Cooling-Receiver-Playstation-Computer/dp/B08ZSJFNMS