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Yes, you can connect to an access point without a router by using it directly for your device.

Yes, you can connect to an access point without a router by using it directly for your device.

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SergioPW
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02-07-2020, 09:13 PM
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I'm using Xfinity and have a Netgear combo setup with a 5-port switch. I was curious about using an access point as a temporary Wi-Fi solution while upgrading to a mesh network. I found a budget-friendly access point on sale that's much cheaper than buying a new router. Can I replace the router entirely with an access point, or can I use both together? Thanks for your help!
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SergioPW
02-07-2020, 09:13 PM #1

I'm using Xfinity and have a Netgear combo setup with a 5-port switch. I was curious about using an access point as a temporary Wi-Fi solution while upgrading to a mesh network. I found a budget-friendly access point on sale that's much cheaper than buying a new router. Can I replace the router entirely with an access point, or can I use both together? Thanks for your help!

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PanKlocek
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02-07-2020, 10:13 PM
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Access points operate as extensions rather than routers themselves.
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PanKlocek
02-07-2020, 10:13 PM #2

Access points operate as extensions rather than routers themselves.

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02-08-2020, 02:59 AM
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A router is needed because it handles the assignment of IP addresses across the whole network. It actually directs the data flow within the network. The access point builds on this capability for wireless devices.
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MegaDisco
02-08-2020, 02:59 AM #3

A router is needed because it handles the assignment of IP addresses across the whole network. It actually directs the data flow within the network. The access point builds on this capability for wireless devices.

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02-26-2020, 07:12 PM
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For improved WiFi performance, combine both connections. Disable the router's WiFi, connect the Access Point via a switch port on the existing router, and set it to use the same SSIDs and passwords as the original router. This way, an Access Point acts like a switch for wireless devices.
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02-26-2020, 07:12 PM #4

For improved WiFi performance, combine both connections. Disable the router's WiFi, connect the Access Point via a switch port on the existing router, and set it to use the same SSIDs and passwords as the original router. This way, an Access Point acts like a switch for wireless devices.

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