Can this router easily be switched to operate as an access point only in the firmware? (Not a repeater but as a separate access point)
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This router can be flashed to many firmwares to meet your needs, if that is something that you are comfortable with. I do not know if the OEM firmware can do this as I only use Toastman/Shibby Tomato firmware.
179042
Yes. I am currently doing just that. Keep in mind though, it is not a WiFi router. You have to plug an Ethernet cable into it or plug an access point in it for WiFi.
1687778
This is an access point only. It does not route or NAT. It needs to be behind a router/firewall of some kind. It only bridges wifi devices to an existing network.
547762
Yes. If the extender detects that it has an ethernet cable from the router, it will become an AP (access point).
1449492
I am sorry but I don't have an apple router. So I am unable to speak on that. I do have a NetGear router that it connected automatically with. I set it up as an access point and it works great. Since I have a kind of long house and the router is at one end. This has greatly extended our wireless signal in our home. A access point is the best way to go, since it connects to our router by a Cat 6 internet cable so you don't lose part of your bandwidth when you set it up as a WiFi range extender.
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You can only use this as a repeater if you already have an Ubiquity access point that is wired. Then you can add another as a repeater (up to 4 wireless). This will NOT work to extend (repeat) from another brand of wireless router or access point. It will only repeat another Ubiquity access point signal. On a brighter note this has such amazing coverage you may not need a repeater anymore. If you do I would recommend that you buy 2 of these plug one into your wired network then use the second one to repeat the signal (its called wireless uplink).
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Contrary to the description, this does not function as a client router like the older 743 did. I bought one of these to replace a 743 in a remote location, and it could not do the job. The 743 could be put in true client router mode with dhcp off and then connected via wifi to your existing router/access point and you'd be on your same LAN. TP-Link eventually told me it couldn't do it. Maybe they updated the firmware by now.
1553912
I see others have answered this - yes, you can use it as an access point or repeater. You can even set it up to bridge two WLANs.
362038
Yes it can, but it requires some configuration. You must have your other centralized router setup to permit external repeaters to rebroadcast the wifi signal. Once configured, this unit can repeat that wifi signal when configured in "repeater" mode. I don't have the manual in front of me, but the web based configuration for this unit has good help to get you going with each step. Alternatively, you can configure this access point to work in a "bridged" mode, but ensure that it works on the same wifi channel as your centralized router (don't choose "Auto" for your channel on both devices) and same wifi network name, to permit users to connect to either device on the same channel. End user devices will latch on automatically to the strongest signal on the same channel in that configuration, allowing seamless "roaming" for each user.
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yes. That's exactly how mine is set up, as an access point plugged into my main router via an Ethernet cable. One of the choices in the setup menu is "access point". I then use my same radio SSID and password in the D-link as my main wireless router. When I move away from the main router toward the D-link, the wifi locks into the D-link and I get full strength bars. It works great.
1071105
The short answer is: no you don't but your current router must support either 802.11g or 802.11n wireless protocol.
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This is an access point only, not a router (a typical home router acts as an access point, router, firewall, and dhcp server, among other things). So not only will it work with other routers, it needs a router, or else your wireless clients won't be able to get anywhere. If there is overlap in the coverage areas between this and any other wireless access points you have, you will want to have them on separate channels so they do not interfere with each other. Also, you need to install the UniFi controller software on a PC to configure this AP - you can't just log into it directly via IP address. This is an access point only, not a router (a typical home router acts as an access point, router, firewall, and dhcp server, among other things). So not only will it work with other routers, it needs a router, or else your wireless clients won't be able to get anywhere. If there is overlap in the coverage areas between this and any other wireless access points you have, you will want to have them on separate channels so they do not interfere with each other. Also, you need to install the UniFi controller software on a PC to configure this AP - you can't just log into it directly via IP... » Read More This is an access point only, not a router (a typical home router acts as an access point, router, firewall, and dhcp server, among other things). So not only will it work with other routers, it needs a router, or else your wireless clients won't be able to get anywhere. If there is overlap in the coverage areas between this and any other wireless access points you have, you will want to have them on separate channels so they do not interfere with each other. Also, you need to install the UniFi controller software on a PC to configure this AP - you can't just log into it directly via IP address. « Show Less
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I have never tried this but doubt it. You need to go modem > router > switch. I don't see any reason to go with what you are suggesting.
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No, they are not. This is a sore spot with me. I worked with tech support a long time and they finally told me it's NOT supported in AP mode, only router mode. I ended up hanging an old AP off the DMZ of my firewall port for guest access and use the AC66U as my main AP for the wireless devices in the home. Other than that, the device seems decent enough. I have a USB hard drive hanging off it to share DLNA stuff, but also do this via GoogleTV box too. Lots of options these days.
547765
With Netgear's firmware, there is no option to set this device up in this way (as a wireless access port). I found this disappointing as thats what I bought it to do. However, if you install dd-wrt instead of Netgear's firmware, then you have a lot more options -- including the ability to use the EX6200 as a dual band Wireless Access Port. In fact, it works much better than the EX6100 (which I purchased when the EX6200 did not work as I intended). Fortunately I have a friend who is willing to buy my slightly used EX6100.
67367
I'm not sure "the repeater" mean "access point". Anyway It could use for AP as well!
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I believe you can. But to be honest I'm currently running DD-WRT on it (which I know for a FACT will let you do it, I use DD-WRT on another router to do just that).