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PG123's avatar
PG123
Follower
Nov 07, 2016

EX7000 question

is it possible to connect this device to an existing router via a Cat 5 extention cable or is it wifi only?

 

Thanks

Pete

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  • DarrenM's avatar
    DarrenM
    Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
    Nov 10, 2016

    Hello PG123

     

    yes you can connect devices via ethernet.

     

    DarrenM

  • d0gg's avatar
    d0gg
    Apprentice
    May 03, 2017

    Connecting with a ethernet cable is using the EX7000 as a Access Point. Connecting with WiFi is for extending the network.