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security when using ex6000 as an AP

chriswalter
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security when using ex6000 as an AP

I'm trying to use an EX6000 as an access point with a BT home hub 4 as my main router. The only way I can get it to work is to turn off the security and have the new network I've created unprotected - if I add security it flips from access point mode to extender mode and loses the ethernet connection.

Is there a way around this?

 

thanks

 

Chris

Model: EX6000|AC750 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender
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DarrenM
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Re: security when using ex6000 as an AP

Hello Chriswalter

 

Make sure you are using the latest firmware on the EX6000 also are you using WPA2 security.

 

DarrenM

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chriswalter
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Re: security when using ex6000 as an AP

Firmware is up to date and WPA2 security wasn't an option.

Do I need to set it to a specific IP address outside the range of the router's IP addresses?

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DarrenM
Sr. NETGEAR Moderator

Re: security when using ex6000 as an AP

Hello Chriswalter

 

You shouldn't have to do that? and WPA2 is not a option on your main router?

 

DarrenM

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