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ddflink
Aspirant
Apr 27, 2020

Slow Wifi - C7000v2 – Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router

I have a C7000v2 – Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Cable Modem Router with Comcast service up to 100 mbps. the modem is in the basement connected to a luxul xp-1500 extender (into the basement ceiling) and two...
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ddflink
Aspirant
May 05, 2020
Currently i'm getting 50 mbps from 2.4 and 100 from 5g and similar from the extenders but it's very spoty
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
May 05, 2020

Might go with NG extenders to see if those work better. EX7000 would be a good match...

 

ALso distance with extenders is important. 30 feet to start in between the modem and extenders is a good starting point. Depending upon building materials. Concrete and steel will impact wifi travel.