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R9000 Nighthawk X10 Router SFP internet port question
Hi
I want to be able to use the X10 as a bridge to connect to my existing wireless network. I also want to connect a device I have to the router via the SFP port.
Will the SFP port output access to the internet for the connected device if I do this?
Also, if I connect other devices to the other ethernet ports on the x10, will the devices see each other, with one connected via SFP and the others in the RJ45 ports?
Thanks
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I've not tried this with mine however I presume it should be enabled and work while in wireless brige mode. Something to try if you have a SFP to ethernet adapter plugged in while in wireless bridge mode and see.
I'd set up the router with a ethernet connection to one of the regular LAN Ports first, then test after that.
Yes, this is named as Access Point mode. How do I change my NETGEAR router to AP mode?
I think he wants to configure the router for wireless bridge mode...and act as a wireless client then connect a wired PC to the SPF port using a SFP to ethernet converter...
There is no wireless client mode available on most (if not all, the exception are few vey old models) Netgear Routers allow to make it a wireless bridge member.
