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bu5hman
Jul 13, 2022Follower
R7800 - Used as switch and media server - changing third octet
I have recently upgraded my router/modem to a faster one. I want to use (and I did have it set up at one point) the R7800 as a switch (no WiFi, no DHCP) and the readyshare abilities to serve up movie...
plemans
Jul 13, 2022Guru - Experienced User
why not simply use it in access point mode?
you could disable the wireless or leave it enabled either as a backup or even something to take a load off the main wifi.
Its a pretty rock solid router