Range extender connects to the main router rather than the wired access point.

Range extender connects to the main router rather than the wired access point.

Range extender connects to the main router rather than the wired access point.
Range extender connects to the main router rather than the wired access point.
2026-01-20 08:07:47 - last edited 2026-02-10 07:12:37
Model: RE700X   RE220BE  
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Hello. I have an Archer BE3600 router. I also have a RE700x range extender which was struggling for signal a bit. I purchased an RE220BE range extender which is in access point mode, and wired from the router to the RE220BE. The problem is, the RE700X connects to the router, which is further away, and not the wired access point and gives a slow speed? Is there a way to force connection to the closer RE220BE?

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Re:Range extender connects to the main router rather than the wired access point.-Solution
2026-01-21 09:30:41 - last edited 2026-02-10 07:12:37

Hello @AndyMPeck ,

Welcome to our community.

 

If the wireless settings of the BE3600 and RE220BE are set to different values, the RE700X needs to be reset and connected to the RE220BE's network in order to make the RE220BE's network the host network of the RE700X.

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Re:Range extender connects to the main router rather than the wired access point.-Solution
2026-01-21 09:30:41 - last edited 2026-02-10 07:12:37

Hello @AndyMPeck ,

Welcome to our community.

 

If the wireless settings of the BE3600 and RE220BE are set to different values, the RE700X needs to be reset and connected to the RE220BE's network in order to make the RE220BE's network the host network of the RE700X.

Welcome to Our 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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