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Trying to use the R7000P as a bridge. Having trouble.
Hi All, Ok, so I have a few iot devices (namely - an Eve Motion and an iDevices Socket) that are not behaving properly with my xfinity xFi router. The long and the short of it is - because I ...
Bridge mode isn't what you think it is.
Bridge mode uses the wireless just for router------router communication. Leaving you only access to the ethernet ports.
If you hardwire the R7000P into the xfi and set the r7000P up in access point mode, it should achieve what you're trying to do. (you'll need to disable smart connect if you want to seperate the bands)
Factory reset it first to get back into it and re-set it up in access point mode.