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Bataaf
Aspirant
Jan 15, 2025
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Can the RS500 (BE12000) be used in wireless bridge mode?

All the information on the NetGear site seems to imply that it can be used in wireless bridge mode, BUT there is not wireless bridge mode on the Advanced Settings page. There are only 2 modes: Router...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Jan 16, 2025

    No. I asked about this. Wireless Bridge is not coming to the RS series. Sadly. đŸ˜•

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 16, 2025

I've been using my RAXE500 as a wireless bridge. Works well. Even supports 6Ghz too. 

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Bataaf
Aspirant
Jan 16, 2025

Thanks. Will see what I can do.

 

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 16, 2025

    Or simply pickup a mesh system. then you have the dedicated backhaul and increased wifi coverage.