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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 Our Community！ Check Out the Latest Posts: △New Firmware for Archer BE800 V1 to Support VPN Merge, EasyMesh Guest/IoT Network Extend, and More △Enhanced EasyMesh Support with Extended Guest/IoT/MLO Networking and Advanced Features for BE550 V2 △New Firmware for Archer BE900 V2 to Support Multi-WAN, DoH/DoT, EasyMesh in AP Mode and More △New Firmware for Archer BE260/Archer BE400 to Support VPN Merge, New ECO Mode, and More If you found the post or response helpful, click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click Recommended Solution so that others can benefit from it.
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