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tdehan
Mar 16, 2020Aspirant
Wireless Access Point
I need to replace my existing LInksys Wireless Access point. What new Netgear Wireless Access points are available and recommended for home use? Thanks!
plemans
Mar 17, 2020Guru - Experienced User
2500 sqft is the max of what I'd use a single AP for. you might see benefits from moving to a mesh network just to eliminate dead spots.
tdehan
Mar 17, 2020Aspirant
We have not experienced dead spots with previous single Wireless Access Points. I'm leaning more towards the RAX200 as a replacement. I realize that it is a wireless router but I should be able to use it as a wireless access point to my existing wired network right?
- plemansMar 17, 2020Guru - Experienced User
yes you can. I've actual used mine as an AP before. Quite a large expense though if you're going to use as an AP.
- tdehanMar 17, 2020Aspirant
Yes it is. Is it better however, than other options?
- plemansMar 17, 2020Guru - Experienced User
better than what option?
there's many variables. cost, performance, features, etc.
Is a $600 wireless AX router going to be better than a mesh system? maybe for peak performance. Is it going to provide better coverage, potentially. Is it going to cost 2-3x as much? yes.