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Nuforce
Aspirant
Nov 20, 2023

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 acc...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 20, 2023

    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...

    • schumaku's avatar
      schumaku
      Guru - Experienced User
      Nov 20, 2023

      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. 

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Nov 20, 2023

        There is on the R9000. The R7000 and R7800 also has this mode.