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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

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

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
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 20, 2023
There is on the R9000. The R7000 and R7800 also has this mode.
- schumaku
  Guru - Experienced User
  Nov 20, 2023
  If true, there are several more models supporting this again: NETGEAR Support What is wireless bridge mode and how do I set it up on my NETGEAR router?
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 20, 2023
    This article applies to:
    Wireless AC Router Nighthawk (21)
    R6260
    R6350
    R6700v3
    R6800
    R6850
    R6900P
    R6900v2
    R7000
    R7000P
    R7100LG
    R7450
    R7800
    R7900P
    R7960P
    R8000
    R8000P
    R8300
    R8500
    R8900
    R9000
    RS400