How To Set Up Bridge Mode On The Nighthawk Router - NETGEAR Nighthawk X6 Reviewer's Manual

For a Gigabit WiFi connection for your home entertainment center, install the first NIGHTHAWK
router, then set up the second NIGHTHAWK in Bridge mode near the home entertainment
center and connect via Ethernet your Smart TV, DVR, game console or Blu-ray® player. The
NIGHTHAWK Bridge connects at 802.11ac WiFi speeds to the NIGHTHAWK WiFi Router,
providing you a gigabit wifi connection to your home entertainment center.
Benefits of installing the NIGHTHAWK router as a bridge:
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Enables you to take advantage of Gigabit WiFi speeds on current devices
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Utilize Gigabit WiFi for applications like video and gaming by putting this next to your home
entertainment center
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Connect multiple devices like NAS, Smart TV, NeoTV, Blu-ray player, game console at Gigabit
WiFi speeds using a WiFi link
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Avoids the need for separate WiFi adapters for multiple devices

How to Set Up Bridge Mode on the NIGHTHAWK Router

Make sure that the base router (the router that the NIGHTHAWK will connect to) is operational
and able to connect wireless devices. Make a note of the following items: SSID, security mode,
wireless password, operating frequency (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
1. Log in to the NIGHTHAWK Router by typing routerlogin.net on an Internet browser's
address bar.
2. Go to Advanced tab > Advanced Setup and click Wireless Settings.
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