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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
My R6300 would broadcast on both 5 and 2.4 in Bridge Mode. It was an easy way to link internet between routers while maintaining separate network authentication in separate rooms and avoiding the interference of repeaters. I upgraded to the R7000 and now Bridge mode less functional by literally only bridging wireless to wired devices.
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
Hi ZackM,
We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if you need further assistance.there is no wireless bridge option!