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Aspirant

Mar 17, 2020

C7000

I only get two bars right beside the modem. Why is that and how do I get more bars.

Guru - Experienced User

Mar 17, 2020

what device are you testing with?

are you testing on 2.4ghz or 5ghz? 2.4ghz is more sensitive to interference.

do you live in house, apartment, condo, etc?

Bella-1
Aspirant
Mar 17, 2020
I have a house I use 5 g on my phone but my husband uses 2.4g and gets less bars.
- plemans
  Guru - Experienced User
  Mar 17, 2020
  what speeds do you get hardwired into it?
  what speeds do you get over 5ghz while close to it?
  and 2.4ghz?
  - Bella-1
    Aspirant
    Mar 17, 2020
    Says I am getting 866 Mbps right next to it.
mcp_57
Aspirant
Jun 08, 2020
Looking for recommended range extender for 2000 s/f residential dwelling
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Jun 08, 2020
  Try the EX7000.
  
  For any Extender question, information or help, be sure to post in the Extender forum:
  https://community.netgear.com/t5/WiFi-Range-Extenders-Nighthawk/bd-p/home-wifi-range-extenders
  
  Good Luck.
  mcp_57 wrote:
  Looking for recommended range extender for 2000 s/f residential dwelling