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Yooperbug
Nov 21, 2019Aspirant
Connecting router to extender
Can an extender be hardwired to the router and work as it should? We are trying to get Internet to an exterior building. We’re able to run a hardwire but I’m not sure if connecting this way will work.
plemans
Nov 21, 2019Guru - Experienced User
If you're running a hardline you have the option of running an extender in AP mode or a router in AP mode. Either would work.
Yooperbug
Nov 21, 2019Aspirant
Thank you for the information. Once I get one I’ll then figure out how to run it in AP mode, haha.
- plemansNov 21, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Make sure to look at the specs or manual to make sure it supports AP mode. Not all the base models or even 1 step up do.
- YooperbugNov 29, 2019AspirantOk, would this work?
TP-Link Wireless N300 2T2R Access Point, 2.4Ghz 300Mbps, 802.11b/g/n, AP/Client/Bridge/Repeater, 2x 4dBi, Passive POE (TL-WA801ND) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004UBU8IE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oBx4DbG5EKCFR- plemansNov 29, 2019Guru - Experienced UserNot sure why you're asking on a netgear forum if a tplink will work.