Connecting router to extender

[Yooperbug]

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]

some extenders can be hardwired to  your router and setup in AP mode. Not all extenders have this option though. 

What extender do you have? 

How far are you running it?

have you switched it to AP mode? 

[Yooperbug]

I don’t have one yet. It’s about 100’ I just wanted to make sure it can be done before getting one.

[plemans]

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]

Thank you for the information. Once I get one I’ll then figure out how to run it in AP mode, haha.

[plemans]

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. 

[Yooperbug]

Ok, 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

[plemans]

Not sure why you're asking on a netgear forum if a tplink will work.

[Yooperbug]

Sorry wrong link NETGEAR AC1200 Dual Band Wireless Access Point (WAC104) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LFSDZCU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_x9y4Db642HG4S

[plemans]

that should do the job for what you've described.