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Onay888's avatar
Onay888
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Aug 16, 2024

Repeater Netgear R7000

I need to set up Deco E4 as the base station and use Netgear R7000 as a repeater. I've looked in the Deco app, but I am unable to find any way to do it.

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    Why are you mixing? 
    If you're have a deco mesh system, you should be adding their satellites. Not trying to make a r7000 work. 

  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User

    Onay888 wrote:
    I need to set up Deco E4 as the base station and use Netgear R7000 as a repeater.

    Why do you want to do this?

     

    To make the wifi go further or to use the USB ports on the R7000 for storage?

     

    To extend the wifi make the, read the bits in the R7000 manual Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode and Set Up a Wireless Distribution System.

     

    You'll have to check the manuals for the Deco E4 to get that to play ball. It may not be possible. Not all routers support these modes.

     

    If it is a case of using the USB ports for storage drives, for example, go the section in the manual Use the Router as a Wireless Access Point.

     

    Visit the support pages:

    Support | NETGEAR

    Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware.

    If you don't need the wifi from the R7000  maybe the Deco E4 is good enough –  you can turn it off.

     


    Just another user with time on their hands.