In access point (AP) mode, your Nighthawk Pro Gaming router acts as a gateway for other devices to connect to. You can set up your router in AP mode to extend the existing WiFi of your ISP-provided hardware. However, setting up your router in AP mode disables many core router features. For more information, see What is the difference between router mode and AP mode?
The following features are disabled when your Nighthawk Pro Gaming router is set up in AP mode:
Gaming Features
- Gaming Dashboard
- Geo-Filter
- QoS
- Device Manager
- Network Monitor
- Hybrid VPN (DumaOS 2.0 routers)
- Connection Benchmark (DumaOS 3.0 routers)
- Traffic Controller (DumaOS 3.0 routers)
- System Information
Settings
Setup
- Internet Setup
- Setup Wizard
- WAN Setup
- LAN Setup
Monitoring
- Traffic Meter
- Connection Status
Content Filtering
- Block Sites
- Block Services
Advanced Settings
- Port Forwarding
- Port Triggering
- VPN Service
- Remote Management
- UPnP
- IPv6
- VLAN / Bridge Settings
Last Updated:07/07/2025
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Article ID: 000054433