@Solla-topee This is not correct. Disabling the extended networks does not disable the ability to connect the device to the modem/router. This would render the device useless. It makes it possible to...

The manual says "To enable or disable the extended network: ". Does this mean I can just disable the range extender functionality, and use this device as a wireless bridge, or does this also disable...

The C54 is underwhelming, specification-wise; it is outdated (TP-Link no longer lists it in The Netherlands, and shops are dumping it). Also, WDS is useless for me, as my modem does not support it. I...

Interesting. This is mentioned neither in the manual, nor in the specifications. Although the manual does mention WDS, it also explicitly mentions router and modem be connected through ethernet.

@terziyski Anything labeled Archer can *not* be used as wireless bridge, as it needs to be connected to the modem through ethernet. The others you mention either run the dated wifi n, or are travel...

Looks like my cable modem doesn't support wds anyways, so I'm now looking into wireless bridging. That is, I am looking to connect my nas through ethernet to a wifi router that connects to my cable...