Set Up The Router In Bridge Mode - NETGEAR Nighthawk R6700 User Manual

7. Scroll down and select an IP address setting radio button:
• Get dynamically from existing router. The other router on the network assigns an
IP address to this router while this router is in AP mode.
• Enable fixed IP settings on this device (not recommended). Use this setting if you
want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is in AP mode.
Using this option effectively requires advanced network experience.
Note: To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network,
NETGEAR recommends that you use different wireless settings on
each router. You can also turn off the wireless radio on the other router
or gateway and use the R6700 router only for wireless client access.
8. Click the Apply button.
The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected.
9. To reconnect, close and restart your browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net.

Set Up the Router in Bridge Mode

You can use your router in bridge mode to connect multiple devices wirelessly at the faster
802.11ac speed. You need two routers: one set up as a router and the other set up as a
bridge.
Smart WiFi Router
Figure 12. Router in bridge mode with an 802.11ac WiFi connection
Installing your R6700 router as a bridge offers the following benefits:
• Take advantage of gigabit WiFi speeds on current devices.
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Smart WiFi Router in bridge mode