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Network connectivity problems Wi-Fi performance concerns

Network connectivity problems Wi-Fi performance concerns

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tamemarco
Senior Member
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08-03-2016, 01:20 AM
#1
So Basically I've just got a New WIFI Booster ( NETGEAR Wi-Fi Range Extender EX2700) what does a 600sqft area and its doing f*** all I mainly need it for my google home so I was wondering if there was some WIFI Extender/Booster/ what ever with a lot bigger Coverage area at least quadruple and also could have a Ethernet Cable port so it doesn't have to be in range or a decent range ive looked for a while haven't found anything so i was wondering if anybody else knows or owns something like this and could tell me where to get one
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tamemarco
08-03-2016, 01:20 AM #1

So Basically I've just got a New WIFI Booster ( NETGEAR Wi-Fi Range Extender EX2700) what does a 600sqft area and its doing f*** all I mainly need it for my google home so I was wondering if there was some WIFI Extender/Booster/ what ever with a lot bigger Coverage area at least quadruple and also could have a Ethernet Cable port so it doesn't have to be in range or a decent range ive looked for a while haven't found anything so i was wondering if anybody else knows or owns something like this and could tell me where to get one

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ChryoByte
Junior Member
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08-03-2016, 03:02 AM
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The space isn’t huge at 600 square feet. I’ve lived here for about eleven years. My original modem worked well, but after some time the signal weakened. I assumed it was just interference from my neighborhood. I added range extenders and repeaters, which helped a bit. About two years ago I asked for a new modem/router, and they delivered one that performed exceptionally fast. After turning off the repeaters, the connection improved significantly—signal strength increased and coverage expanded beyond what I had before. My previous setup was rated at 300 Mbps, while this new unit is close to gigabit speeds. My current plan is throttled to 230 Mbps, but it hasn’t changed much over the years. The main change was that older routers tend to lose range with time. You might not need all those repeaters; a powerful router should suffice for this size of space.
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ChryoByte
08-03-2016, 03:02 AM #2

The space isn’t huge at 600 square feet. I’ve lived here for about eleven years. My original modem worked well, but after some time the signal weakened. I assumed it was just interference from my neighborhood. I added range extenders and repeaters, which helped a bit. About two years ago I asked for a new modem/router, and they delivered one that performed exceptionally fast. After turning off the repeaters, the connection improved significantly—signal strength increased and coverage expanded beyond what I had before. My previous setup was rated at 300 Mbps, while this new unit is close to gigabit speeds. My current plan is throttled to 230 Mbps, but it hasn’t changed much over the years. The main change was that older routers tend to lose range with time. You might not need all those repeaters; a powerful router should suffice for this size of space.

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M0rdeKaiser
Member
243
08-05-2016, 07:02 PM
#3
I own the top-quality router your ISP offers, a 218Mbps plan. It doesn’t require an extender, but I’m currently experiencing no connection. Only one extender is active at the moment.
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M0rdeKaiser
08-05-2016, 07:02 PM #3

I own the top-quality router your ISP offers, a 218Mbps plan. It doesn’t require an extender, but I’m currently experiencing no connection. Only one extender is active at the moment.

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Sly202001
Member
169
08-06-2016, 02:23 AM
#4
You want to connect an Ethernet cable to the extender. This is usually the optimal choice, allowing you to use a dedicated Access Point with better capabilities.
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Sly202001
08-06-2016, 02:23 AM #4

You want to connect an Ethernet cable to the extender. This is usually the optimal choice, allowing you to use a dedicated Access Point with better capabilities.