Wireless Access Point

I had a similar setup for a while and it worked perfectly. (xFi Gateway --> Netgear GS208 switch --> Apple Airport Extreme 6th gen in AP (Bridge) Mode.)

Thanks. So dumb question here as I am really a noob when it comes to networking: Will the AP broadcast as the xfinity wireless network (I assume thats what bridge mode is)? Will there be any issue trying to connect the wireless cable box?

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@CSRHumes wrote:

 (I assume thats what bridge mode is)? Will there be any issue trying to connect the wireless cable box?

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Bridge mode is a toggleable feature that turns a combo cable modem / router gateway device (all-in-one) in to a straight / plain vanilla cable modem (no routing or WiFi features).

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@CCAndrew wrote:
You can’t use a wireless box while your modem is in bridge mode. Use the Xfinity Stream app on a Roku instead.

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Understood. I don't plan plan on putting the xfinity modem in bridge mode. My main question is, if I run an aftermarket wireless access point that will be wired to a switch, that is wired to the xfinity gateway, will the xfinity wireless cable box be able to use the signal from the wireless access point? All I want the access point to do is broadcast the same signal the gateway broadcasts. Again, I'm terribly new to all this and wanted to invesitgate before I purchase any hardware.

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@EG wrote:

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@CSRHumes wrote:

 (I assume thats what bridge mode is)? Will there be any issue trying to connect the wireless cable box?

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Bridge mode is a togglable feature that turns a combo cable modem / router gateway device (all-in-one) in to a straight / plain vanilla cable modem (no routing or WiFi features).

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I think I understand that part now. So my main question is will the xfinity wireless box work on a signal broadcast via an aftermarket wireless access point? I plan to wire the gateway to a switch, then wire the switch to the access point. Ultimately, I want the access point to broadcast the same signal the gateway would broadcast.