Putting your Wi-Fi router or mesh in access point mode

Follow the links below to put your Wi-Fi router or mesh in access point or bridge mode.

Putting your cable modem in bridge mode*

Below is a list of common cable modem manufacturers with links to help you put your cable modem into Bridge Mode:

  • Arris (These instructions are for the TG862G but appear to work for several other Arris models as well.)

  • Motorola

Putting Your Wi-Fi Router in Access Point Mode*

Below is a list of common Wi-Fi router manufacturers with links to help you put your Wi-Fi router in Access Point mode:

Putting Your Wi-Fi Mesh in Access Point Mode*

Below is a list of common Wi-Fi mesh manufacturers with links to help you put your Wi-Fi mesh in Access Point mode:

  • Eero

  • Google (you cannot put Google mesh in AP mode)

  • Orbi

  • NetGear

  • TP-Link

* Despite the variety of cable modems, Wi-Fi routers, access points, and Wi-Fi meshes, we will try our best to maintain the latest information available.