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Nighthawk X6S R8000P Bridge

Hi, all. I have 2 Nighthawk X6S R8000P routers that I would like to bridge together in my large home to my CM1100 cable modem. I do not, however, see an option to bridge in my settings, as described for Nighthawk routers here. Is this option beng added soon? What are my options without it? Do I get another cable modem and make two wireless networks, one for upstairs and one for downstairs? Any ideas/advice/suggestions are appreciated.

 

Thank you!

Model: R8000P|Nighthawk X6S—AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
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> [...] I have 2 Nighthawk X6S R8000P routers that I would like to
> bridge together in my large home to my CM1100 cable modem. [...]

   What, exactly, does "bridge together" mean to you?  What, exactly, is
the problem which you are trying to solve?

> [...] I do not, however, see an option to bridge in my settings, as
> described for Nighthawk routers here. [...]

   "see" where, in your "my settings" on what?  CM1100?  R8000P?

> [...] Do I get another cable modem [...]

   No.  Whatever you might do, that's not it.

  Assuming that you want to use the second R8000P to extend your
wireless-network coverage, then visit http://netgear.com/support , put
in your (router) model number, and look for Documentation.  Get the User
Manual.  Look for "Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point".

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antinode
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Re: Nighthawk X6S R8000P Bridge

> [...] I have 2 Nighthawk X6S R8000P routers that I would like to
> bridge together in my large home to my CM1100 cable modem. [...]

   What, exactly, does "bridge together" mean to you?  What, exactly, is
the problem which you are trying to solve?

> [...] I do not, however, see an option to bridge in my settings, as
> described for Nighthawk routers here. [...]

   "see" where, in your "my settings" on what?  CM1100?  R8000P?

> [...] Do I get another cable modem [...]

   No.  Whatever you might do, that's not it.

  Assuming that you want to use the second R8000P to extend your
wireless-network coverage, then visit http://netgear.com/support , put
in your (router) model number, and look for Documentation.  Get the User
Manual.  Look for "Use the Router as a WiFi Access Point".

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geekalert
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Re: Nighthawk X6S R8000P Bridge

Yes, extending my coverage is exactly what I want to do; I've always used two routers to make a bridge to do this before. Thanks for your help.

Model: R8000P|Nighthawk X6S—AC4000 Tri-Band WiFi Router
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