In contrast to repeater mode, AP mode requires the WAVLINK outdoor Wi-Fi extender to connect to the main front-end router through an Ethernet cable, ensuring network speed while avoiding physical interference as much as possible. Here is the instructions to how to set WAVLINK outdoor Wi-Fi range extender to work in AP mode. Hardware connections: 1.
The extender connects to a WiFi network that is up and running. When the extender connects over WiFi to an existing network, it functions as a network client, similar to how a WiFi device connects to a network. •The Bottom Line. Netgear's AC1200 WiFi Range Extender (EX6200) is an excellent piece of hardware despite a few software hiccups after a firmware update. Five Gigabit Ethernet ports and a USB 3.0