Use In Bridge Mode; Use The Router In Bridge Mode - NETGEAR Nighthawk X4S R7800 User Manual

• 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 R7800 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 typeType http://www.routerlogin.net .

Use the Router in Bridge Mode

You can use your router in bridge mode to connect multiple devices with WiFi at the faster 802.11ac speed. To do
this, you need two WiFi routers: one set up as a router and the other set up as a bridge.
Figure 7. Router in bridge mode with an 802.11ac WiFi connection
Installing your router as a bridge offers the following benefits:
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