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Setup R7000 in Bridge Mode
I am the new owner of two Nighthawk R7000 Routers. One I have configured as a router - it's connected to an Arris Surfboard 6190 cable modem and working flawlessly with both wired and wirelsss client...
I'll try this one last time.
Ever been to a hotel?
They use AP's some hotels use dozens of them.
They also have one SSID to cover ALL the Guest rooms.
You're over thinking this instead of taking my suggestions.
Use AP mode
use same SSID on each band 2.4 xxx & 5G yyyy
Use different channels 2.4 1,6 or 11 5g 48 or 161
Use same security on all
Been doing this for 5 years IT DOES WORK.
Okay, so I've taken you're advice and connected my Smart TV and Apple TV (streaming devices) to a switch that is connected via ethernet directly to the router. As expected - excellent results.
So, am I correct in saying that the Nighthawk 7000 in bridge mode needed be connected wirelessly to the router. Does ot work to somehow boost the wireless signal from where it is placed? That is the secondary function I am wanting to achieve with the bridge mode function.
I understand your point about AP - but I don't won't to project anohter network. I simply want:
- One and strong and consistent wifi network throughout my 2,500 + old Victorian home (two stories - the main router is upstrairs);
- Optimal throughput to my streaming devices setup on the first floor.'
Thanks again for your input!
-Scot
You still want AP MODE!!
Use same SSID's and securityOn 2nd thought do some research on the benefits of using AP Mode especially in large homes. After several days of thinking about come back with any questions.
Trust Me you want AP MODE.
Hi Searay - thanks so much for your input - much appreciated.
I totally get where you are coming from with AP mode. But I only want one network through the entire house - that's why I was wanting to use bridge mode. To my understanding, plesase correct If I'm wrong, using AP would require a second network. In other words, and I think as you have noted, I cannot use AP and the same network as my router is projecting.
I'm coming from an Apple setup where I had one router and one bridge tied together by ethernet but both projecting the same network.
Thanks again for your help.
searay is right. Netgear's bridge mode uses dedicated Wi-Fi to connect to the main router. Only wired clients are allowed.
You want AP Mode, which uses Ethernet (or Powerline) to connect to the main router. Both wired and wireless clients are allowed. It does not create a second IP network.
Hi Searay - thanks so much for your input - much appreciated.
I totally get where you are coming from with AP mode. But I only want one network through the entire house - that's why I was wanting to use bridge mode. To my understanding, plesase correct If I'm wrong, using AP would require a second network. In other words, and I think as you have noted, I cannot use AP and the same network as my router is projecting.
I'm coming from an Apple setup where I had one router and one bridge tied together by ethernet but both projecting the same network.
Thanks again for your help.
I'll try this one last time.
Ever been to a hotel?
They use AP's some hotels use dozens of them.
They also have one SSID to cover ALL the Guest rooms.
You're over thinking this instead of taking my suggestions.
Use AP mode
use same SSID on each band 2.4 xxx & 5G yyyy
Use different channels 2.4 1,6 or 11 5g 48 or 161
Use same security on all
Been doing this for 5 years IT DOES WORK.
