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R8000/R7900: No Wireless Bridge Mode?
Surprised to see that there is no bridge mode option in R7900/R8000 admin settings. The only feature that's available is the Wireless AP mode. Is this correct? Am I missing something? Even on the...
Hi ZackM,
It is how bridge mode works. The router when set to bridge mode connects to the main router via wireless. The purpose for bridge mode is for wired devices connects wireless via the router. For more info you may check the KB below.
https://kb.netgear.com/24105/What-is-bridge-mode-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Nighthawk-router
In Netgear-speak, a wireless bridge is different than a wireless repeater (aka range extender). A wireless bridge only supports wired clients.
If you were really thinking of wireless repeating, then Netgear has made it clear by their actions (i.e. removing WDS from virtually all of their routers) that they want you to buy a range extender.
Appears that way, yes. Although if I want to spend all that money on their tri-band router to use as an extender, you'd think they'd let me!
Anyway, thanks for responding Ether. I appreciate your input.
Yeah, you would think they wouldn't have any problem taking more money, but maybe they want to protect their markets. Anyway, you're welcome.