How to setup Bridge mode on R6300?

The R6300 Wi-Fi Router can be configured in Bridge mode. To configure the router in Bridge mode, you need two R6300 routers—one configured as the router and the other as a bridge.

For a Gigabit Wi-Fi connection for your home entertainment center, install the first R6300 router, then set up the second R6300 in Bridge mode near the home entertainment center and connect via Ethernet your Smart TV, DVR, game console or Blu-ray® player. The R6300 Bridge connects at 802.11ac Wi-Fi speeds to the R6300 Wi-Fi Router, providing you a gigabit Wi-Fi connection to your home entertainment center.

Benefits of Installing the R6300 Router as a Bridge:
• 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 R6300 bridge.
• The R6300 bridge connects wirelessly  at Gigabit Wi-Fi speeds to the R6300 router.

How to Set Up Bridge Mode on the R6300 Router
Make sure that the base router (the router that the R6300 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)

1. Log in to the second R6300 Router by typing routerlogin.net on an Internet browser's address bar.
2. Go to Advanced tab > Advanced Setup and click Wireless Settings.
   
   
3. Click Use other operating mode and select Enable Bridge mode.
   
4. Click Setup bridge mode wireless settings and configure the following items on the pop-up window.
   a. 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.
   b. Type the wireless network name (SSID) of the router you are connecting to.
   c. Select the security mode of the router you are connecting to.
   d. Type the passphrase of the router you are connecting to.
   e. Click Apply.
   
5. Click Apply again on the Wireless Settings screen.
   Congratulations, you've finished! The R6300 router will reboot and connect to the base router in a few minutes.

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