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SaidSo
Jan 28, 2021Aspirant
To repeat or not to repeat...
Actually, this is a quesiton about the AC1200 WAC104, not a Nighthawk router, but does involve one. I'm looking to use said AC1200 as a wireless repeater for my Nighthawk AC1750 R6700v3. Can it wor...
SaidSo
Jan 30, 2021Aspirant
If I'd connect a network cable between the R6700v3 and the WAC104, it'd be a pretty long run and dangling out in the open. That's why it'd be cool to have it a repeater. Not a big deal that it can't be, just disappointing.
microchip8
Jan 31, 2021Master
Keep in mind that repeaters cut bandwidth in half due to the need to be in constant contact with the signal it's repeating
- SaidSoJan 31, 2021Aspirant
Right, think I've heard that. But, the halving of the bandwidth isn't a problem if, as in my case, the would-be wireless repeater WAC104 is physically ehternet tethered to the R6700v3, correct?