Router vs AP mode - NETGEAR Communities
community.netgear.com › t5 › OrbiApr 03, 2019 · It's the same hardware and firmware. The difference boils down to CPU impact to handles additional features when it's in Router mode, i.e. Disney Circle, Armor, etc., Unless you plan to upgrade to 1Gbits and have 100s of clients, Router or AP mode won't make a difference because it's still under utilized with 130Mbps down.
What’s the difference between Access Point mode and Router ...
www.tp-link.com › us › supportJul 12, 2021 · When the Deco works in Router mode, it performs as a gateway device, so it has some gateway features like Antivirus, Parental Controls, QoS, and DHCP Server, etc. Users can select Access Point mode when there is an existing router in front of the main Deco. In this case, the existing router will work as a gateway device and the main Deco is used to share the internet connection by connecting to the LAN port of the existing router.