I am switching my old router that I converted into a repeater for a newer one and my question is, can I convert the new one on one computer then move it to the computer I will use it on and have it work without having to change anything?
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Router to Repeater Question
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| Processor | Xeon x5650 |
|---|---|
| Motherboard | SABERTOOTH X58 |
| Cooling | Fans |
| Memory | 24 GB Kingston HyperX 1600 |
| Video Card(s) | GTX 1060 3GB |
| Storage | small ssd |
| Display(s) | Dell 2001F, BenQ short throw |
| Case | Lian Li |
| Audio Device(s) | onboard |
| Power Supply | X750 |
| Software | Mint 19.3, Win 10 |
| Benchmark Scores | not so fast... |
Hard to say. Does the new one have built-in repeater mode?
Thank you for your reply. No repeater mode or anyway to make it wireless repeater or wireless access point. I have since found out this router will only work in access mode connected through ethernet cable and not wireless. I also checked with DDWRT and they have no firmware for this router, it is a TP Link Archer A8. I also contacted TP Link and they said to upgrade the firmware and it would give me the WDS bridging option, but I had already upgraded it to their latest firmware and there was no WDS option. All it has is WPS. So I guess I will return it and just stay with what I have for now.