How to set up Bridge mode on Nighthawk R7000, R6300, R6250 & R6200?
Note: The R6300 images in this article are for position only. This article applies to the Nighthawk R7000, R6300, R6250, and R6200 router.
The router can be configured in bridge mode. To configure the router in bridge mode, you need two routers—one set up as a router and the other set up in bridge mode.
For a Gigabit WiFi connection for your home entertainment center, install the first router as, then set up the second router in bridge mode near the home entertainment center and connect via Ethernet your Smart TV, DVR, game console or Blu-ray® player. The router in bridge mode connects at 802.11ac WiFi speeds to the first router, providing you a gigabit WiFi connection to your home entertainment center.
Benefits of Installing the Router in Bridge Mode:
Enables you to take advantage of Gigabit speeds on current devices.
Utilize Gigabit speed for applications like video and gaming by putting this next to your home entertainment center.
Connect using Gigabit Ethernet cable on multiple devices like Smart TV, NeoTV, Blu-ray Player, game console to the router in bridge mode.
The router in bridge mode connects wirelessly at Gigabit Wi-Fi speeds to the other router.
How to Set Up Bridge Mode on the Router
Make sure that the router (the router that the router in bridge mode 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)
Log in to the router that will be set up in bridge mode by typing routerlogin.net on an Internet browser's address bar.
Go to Advanced tab > Advanced Setup and click Wireless Settings.
Click Use other operating mode and select Enable Bridge mode.
Click Setup bridge mode wireless settings and configure the following items on the pop-up window.
Click the drop-down menu to choose the wireless network frequency (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) of the router you are connecting to. Please choose 5GHz to setup in 802.11ac mode.
Type the wireless network name (SSID) of the router you are connecting to.
Select the security mode of the router you are connecting to.
Type the passphrase of the router you are connecting to.
Click Apply.
Click Apply again on the Wireless Settings screen.
Congratulations, you've finished! The router in bridge mode will reboot and connect to the other router in a few minutes.
Published 05/31/2012 02:53 AM | Updated 09/03/2014 11:49 AM