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I live in a two-bedroom unit that is approximately 108m2 or 1160sq ft. My AVM Fritzbox 7590 modem is located in a closet with the NBN box (National Broadband Network). Occasionally my WIFI signal...
Thanks plemans.
Your ISP Modem already has a built in router and wifi. This would be a double NAT (two router) condition which isn't recommended. https://kb.netgear.com/30186/What-is-Double-NAT
https://kb.netgear.com/30187/How-to-fix-issues-with-Double-NAT
tel851 wrote:
I live in a two-bedroom unit that is approximately 108m2 or 1160sq ft. My AVM Fritzbox 7590 modem is located in a closet with the NBN box (National Broadband Network).
Occasionally my WIFI signal is weak in the bedroom so I was looking at getting a Netgear Orbi or a Netgear Powerline to boost the WIFI signal in the areas of the unit where the signal is weakest.
Do I get an Orbi router to connect into my current modem and an Orbi Satellite to place somewhere else in the unit, or do I get an Orbi Satellite only and sync it with my current modem?
On the other hand, do I get a Netgear Powerline and connect it with my Netgear Hub as my TV, Apple TV and PVR are connected to the HUB via RJ-45 cables?
Any ideas please?
I have attached a couple of photos to show you where my modem is located, which is in a cupboard, next to my kitchen. I don't think I can move my modem to a better location as there are three RJ-45 cables connected to the modem which connect to my study room and lounge room via a network of wall sockets.
In the lounge room I have a Netgear Hub which has RJ-45 cables connected to my TV, Apple TV and PVR
