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Deco M5 as a Ranger Extender
Deco M5 as a Ranger Extender
2024-01-13 21:43:10
Tags: #Access Point Mode
Model: Deco M5  
Hardware Version: V3
Firmware Version: 3.8

My ISP (local telephone company) replaced the M5 router with a newer router of a different make (Calix u6.1 GS4220E). I have one left over (bought separately as a range extender). Can I use this M5 as a wifi range extender with the above router? Even plugged in via ethernet, it is unable to find the Calix's network.

 

TIA

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Re:Deco M5 as a Ranger Extender
2024-01-14 08:48:49 - last edited 2024-01-14 08:54:54

  @32945762 Is the Deco configured as a main Deco?  What is the color of the LED of the Deco? Does the Deco app see the Deco?

 

You cannot use a single Deco as wifi range extender.  The main (or single) Deco must be connected by Ethernet cable to the ISP (modem, router, ONT, ...).

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Re:Deco M5 as a Ranger Extender
2024-01-14 20:15:10

  @yves_b  said:

 

You cannot use a single Deco as wifi range extender. 

 

Thanks, that's the answer I was looking for.

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