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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
Tags: #Network Connectivity #WDS/Range Extender Mode #Firmware Update #Port Forwarding
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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Re:Using old router as repeater for a jio network for wireless and wired connection-Solution
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.

Welcome to Community！ Get the latest posts: △New Firmware for Archer GE550/GE650 V1 Introduces AI-QoS, EasyMesh IoT Expansion, and More! △New Firmware Releases for Archer BE805 V1/BE450 V1 to Support VPN Merge, New ECO Mode, and More! More posts, please see: △ Get the Ongoing Pre-release Firmware for Wi-Fi Routers Here— Subscribe for Updates! Urgent problems with your Wi-Fi Router, Range Extender, or DSL Modem? Please reach out via private Messages or @Joesph-TP in your new thread directly. Click △ Or ☆Recommended Solution if the post/answer helps.
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