R7000 (AC1900) as Extender/Repeater/AP?

[93dx]

Hi All,

I'm hoping someone can help me out..

My main router is a Netgear RAX80 (positioned on the main floor of 2-storey home) and it seems as though I have a weak wifi signal upstaris in my home..

So...I came up with this bright idea to why not use my old R7000 as a (I'm not sure which and hope one of you will tell me) Repeater or Extender or an AP?

Can you make a recomendation as to which setup would be best for my situtation?

And if possible provide a link with detailed instructions re:setup process?

*I should mention: Hard wiring between the routers is not possible as they are on seperate floors)*

Thanks in advance!

[plemans]

Access point mode would need them hardwired together somehow. 

so you'd probably want to try extender mode. The R7000 will still need a half decent signal to pickup to rebroadcast. 

There's instructions on how to setup extender mode here: 

https://kb.netgear.com/24108/How-do-I-enable-the-extender-mode-feature-on-my-Nighthawk-router

[93dx]

Thank You I appreciate you taking the time to reply to my question..I will give your recommendationa try.

Thanks again!