Using old router as repeater for a jio network for wireless and wired connection

Using old router as repeater for a jio network for wireless and wired connection

Using old router as repeater for a jio network for wireless and wired connection
Using old router as repeater for a jio network for wireless and wired connection
2025-06-22 15:46:08 - last edited 2025-07-08 10:10:53
Model: TL-WR850N  
Hardware Version: V3
Firmware Version: 3.16.0 0.9.1 v6018.0 Build 211208 Rel.27713n

I am trying to use my old ip link router from an ISP and now i have another new ISP and I was provided with a new router i want use old router as repeater. I followed the instruction in the video provided by the new ISP but the router doesnt have range extension mode.

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2025-06-23 05:45:54 - last edited 2025-07-08 10:10:53

Hi@Mayor2008,

Thank you for contacting our community.

 

The TL-WR850N supports wireless router mode and access point mode, so it can only access the internet via an Ethernet cable.

If you need a range extender, you can consider buying a new one: Range Extenders 

 

Best Regards.

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2025-06-23 05:45:54 - last edited 2025-07-08 10:10:53

Hi@Mayor2008,

Thank you for contacting our community.

 

The TL-WR850N supports wireless router mode and access point mode, so it can only access the internet via an Ethernet cable.

If you need a range extender, you can consider buying a new one: Range Extenders 

 

Best Regards.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: △Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements △Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN △Tether KidShield Test Recruitment - Safeguarding Children's Online Experience If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
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