I've just purchased a Nighthawk M6 Pro and wanted to add a AC1200 or similar wifi range extender t

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I have just purchased a Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro and wanted to add a AC1200 or similar Wifi range extender to it
I have been told they are not compatible so are there other solutions to extend the wifi range?

plemans · Answer

I wouldn't add an extender. Reason why is hotspots have a limited wifi output power because they're designed to travel. and they don't want them causing interfering with other travelers/signals. so they reduce the wifi output.&nbsp;
You'd be better to get a router and wire it in. Then either put the M6 in passthrough or the router in access point mode.&nbsp;
That'll give you further broadcast power and higher speeds than adding an extender.&nbsp;

JT240Z · Answer

Agreed.&nbsp; Extenders cut wifi bandwidth by half.&nbsp; I would first try using the hotspot in In-Home Performance Mode with the battery removed and the unit plugged in with the supplied charger.&nbsp; If that doesn't work, then I would consider adding an access point and plug it into the ethernet port of the hotspot.

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