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Tutor

Jun 12, 2016

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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...

JamesGL
May 30, 2017
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

CenzozneC

Aspirant

Apr 19, 2017

Just went to install a R9000 for a customer. Put it in bridge mode, no AP mode, not Route mode. Once in Bridge morde it wont broadcast any wireless even though there is a wireless setup link/page on the Bridge mode config page. Any ideas?

victorwong168

Tutor

Jun 18, 2017

Hi,, have you figure this issue? i am trying to tether my cell unlimited data to my router as my location's ADSL line sucks! any thoughts?! thanks!

JamesGL
Master
Jun 23, 2017
Hi victorwong168,

There is no issue with wireless bridge. I have provided the link on how wireless bridge works for home routers.
- victorwong168
  Tutor
  Jun 23, 2017
  where is the link? i don't see it.
  - JamesGL
    Master
    Jun 23, 2017
    Hi victorwong168,
    
    Here is the link.
    
    https://kb.netgear.com/24105/What-is-bridge-mode-and-how-do-I-set-it-up-on-my-Nighthawk-router
    
    I have posted this in response to ZachM