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akanoodles
Aspirant
Dec 22, 2021

D7000v2 and 5GEE wifi/router

I have a Nighthawk D7000v2 and I'm using it via a Landline. But I'm looking to switch to a 5GEE wifi/router either this one or this one.    Does anyone know how to set this up? I have a bunch of LA...
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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 31, 2021
akanoodles wrote:

 

I think what I need to do is set this up as a Pure Bridge.

 

What are you trying to achieve now?

 

Your first message said:

 


I'm looking to switch to a 5GEE wifi/router

I interpreted that as meaning that you want to ditch the D7000v2 DSL modem/router and replace it with a mobile modem/router. The broken links you provided to EE end up with devices that work on the mobile phone network. That has nothing to do putting a DSL modem.router into "bridge mode".

 

If the idea is to use the D7000v2 as a router behind a mobile modem, then bridge mode on the D7000v2 , as described in that KnowledgeBase article, isn't what you want.

 

I have already explained how to find out how to use the D7000v2 as a router. You will have to work out for yourself how to use whatever mobile device you buy with a router. That is why I suggested that you consult the section here that covers mobile devices.

 

The other alternative with a mobile front end before your router is to use the D7000v2 as a wireless access point. You can also read about that in the manual for your Netgear modem/router.

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    akanoodles
    Aspirant
    Dec 31, 2021
    Ok so I have a purchased a M5 Nighthawk mobile router. I want to use the speeds I get from the M5 and extend my network with the D7000v2.
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      michaelkenward
      Guru - Experienced User
      Dec 31, 2021
      akanoodles wrote:
      I want to use the speeds I get from the M5 and extend my network with the D7000v2.

      See my previous response.

       

      The easiest option is probably to work out how to get your D7000v2 to work in AP mode with the M5, whatever that is, not a Netgear model number. (MR5200?)

       

      Someone worried about "slow" DSL probably uses data by the cartload. I hope you have unlimited data. Mobile networks can be horribly expensive on that front.