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Re: R7000 (AC1900) as Extender/Repeater/AP?

93dx
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R7000 (AC1900) as Extender/Repeater/AP?

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!

Model: R7000|AC1900 Smart WIFI Router
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plemans
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Re: R7000 (AC1900) as Extender/Repeater/AP?

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

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93dx
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Re: R7000 (AC1900) as Extender/Repeater/AP?

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

 

Thanks again!

Model: R7000|AC1900 Smart WIFI Router
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