Ethernet backhaul

If I'm doing this correctly (setting up the extender for Ethernet backhaul), will the app still report the extender as "Wi-Fi (5Ghz)" under the extender's DEVICE INFO screen ?

Hi there, 80zTiger. Let's address your question about Ethernet backhaul further!

To answer your question, it depends on the extender model. Our newest extender, the AirTies 4971, uses the latest 802.11ax technology standard, also known as Wi-Fi 6. It operates in 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz ranges. This helps improve Wi-Fi performance and extends coverage in your home. We have a page where you can learn more about AT&T Smart Wi-Fi Extenders.

When setting up Ethernet backhaul, it won't work with third-party routers unless they're in bridge or passthrough mode. If the third-party router has been assigned a static IP address, the first three sets of numbers must match your AT&T Wi-Fi gateway (for example, 192.168.1.XXX). The XXX has to be an open IP address number (0-253) and can't be used by any other devices on the home network.

Once you have the Smart Home Manager app installed, please follow these steps when setting up your extender:

1. Go to Smart Home Manager. Sign in, if asked.
2. Select Home Network Hardware.
3. Choose Add Wi-Fi extender.
4. Follow the prompts.

Please let us know if this was helpful. If not, we will need to look into this further. 

Thank you for contacting AT&T Community Forums.

Aaron, AT&T Community Specialist