Extender compatability

Question

I have a&nbsp;NETGEAR Wi-Fi Range Extender EX2700 that I would like to connect to my primary Wifi Route. I have a Cat6 cable to the basement that I can use to hard wire the extender. When I do that and configure the extender it knocks out the WiFi at the source. Are these two devices not compatible? or am I just not configuring them correctly.&nbsp;Thanks

Wheaton · Answer

Thank you for your response. I'm confused as to why the EX2700 have a network cable port if it can't be set up as an access point?

Also, if this extender can't be user, what extender would you recommend with my WiFi Router?

Wheaton · Answer

I think Dual band, as for speed I was hoping to have at least 50MBPS. Is there a model you would recommend?

plemans · Answer

If you have the D7000, I'd look at something like an AC1900 extender.&nbsp;
amazon's got a renewed EX6400 (ac1900) for pretty cheap right now.&nbsp;
It could be used as an extender or as an access point.&nbsp;
I've used one and its a pretty solid extender for what you're trying to do.&nbsp;

Wheaton · Answer

One more question, does the EX6400 allow me to connect the Ethernet cable from the WiFI router directly into the device? I dont see that in the information, but I have a Cat6 cable going down to the basement from the router. I would think this would be a better connection.

plemans · Answer

Yes you can.

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Extender compatability

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