What is Linksys Bridge Mode?

Share the Article: Setting your Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router to Bridge Mode is applicable when you want to: Connect two (2) routers with the capability of sharing the network resources. Use the router as an additional access point on an existing network.

How do I setup a Linksys router as a bridge?

How to set up the Linksys Dual-Band WiFi Router as Bridge Mode

1. Log in to the Linksys Dual-Band WiFi Router’s web interface and skip the setup if prompted by clicking Cancel.
2. Click the Configuration tab.
3. Click Connectivity.
4. Click WAN Setup page.
5. In the WAN Setup page, click the Bridge Mode option.
6. Click Save.

How do I cascade two routers?

A router cascade means that 2 or more routers are connected to each other through an Ethernet cable. There are 2 ways to cascade routers: connect an Ethernet port on the second router to an Ethernet port on the first, or connect the Internet port on the second router to an Ethernet port on the first.

How do I make my Linksys router a repeater?

Click Connectivity.

1. Click Internet Settings.
2. Click Edit.
3. Select Wireless Repeater.
4. Enter the main router or access point’s Network name (SSID), Network band and Security mode.
5. Click to save settings. Click Yes to continue.

Can I use a Linksys router as a range extender?

The Linksys Wireless-N range extender/bridge allows you to repeat and extend the wireless signal coming from your access point or router. It provides Internet access in hard-to-reach areas through wired (through its Ethernet port) or wireless connections. NOTE: The Linksys RE2000 v2 image is used as an example.

Can u connect two routers together?

It is possible to use a second router as a range extender to your existing network. It is also very possible to create only one network name between the two routers so your BluOS Players and other network devices will connect to which ever router has the stronger signal.