How to exend my network over Ethernetcable (long distance 50m)

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Hello, this might be a stupid question on how to, but everybody using repeaters where the wifi signal overlaps.
In my case I have (an old R7000 Nighthawk).
I want to buy a new one and use the R7000 as a repeater over cable as the current wifi signal is not available 50meters from premise. Or I can buy an extender EAX80. Can use this one using a cable?
A repeater needs to be closer to the current wifi network but that's not feasible.
I need to use the same wifi network for both, can I do this with a cable?

FURRYe38 · Answer

Repeater mode is only connected via wireless. AP mode, for R7000 or EAX, you have to use a ethernet connection to get them connected to work properly in AP Mode.
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https://kb.netgear.com/20927/How-do-I-change-my-NETGEAR-router-to-AP-mode

microchip8 · Answer

In addition, NG firmware doesn't support Repeater mode.

AWULF · Answer

So basicly. Between ISP and R7000 I have to setup a bridged mode as a router (already in place) and I configure a cabled connection to my extra extender in AP mode.
Cabled network R800 Lan into my Wan port of the extender.

michaelkenward · Answer

You could investigate Powerline Ethernet

AWULF · Answer

The cable is there and I have Ethernet access at my end-point. So that's not the issue.My concern is when I configure 2 identical wifi accespoints (same name and password), one on router A and one on router B, will my devices just take over the signal without interruption?&nbsp; Configured in Router Mode.

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How to exend my network over Ethernetcable (long distance 50m)

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