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TheOVOBreezy
Jan 29, 2024Aspirant
Bridge Mode on Xfinity XB8 vs AP Mode on Nighthawk RS700
As the subject reads, I am looking for advice/opinions on what is the best configuration to use for my home network. I primarily purchased the RS700 to have better Wi-Fi coverage since the modem that...
- Jan 29, 2024
That kind of depends on what you want and what your needs are. Either of those configurations would work.
Also maybe something to try as well, just disable ALL wifi radios on the ISP modem, keep it in router mode. Then use the ISP modems DMZ or IP-Pass thru feature for the RS700 and use the RS700 in router mode. Kind of double nat configuration here however the DMZ/IP-Pass thru avoids that.
TheOVOBreezy
Feb 03, 2024Aspirant
Thanks so much! Great idea.
FURRYe38
Feb 03, 2024Guru - Experienced User
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