NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Solved
Extending WiFi to an outbuilding
Bear with me, this is a very basic question regarding the use of powerline network devices. I have an outbuilding (workshop) and I want to extend my existing WiFi to that location. I bought a Netge...
debax wrote:
What about another Netgear model option...? Instead of using my existing EX6150 Range Extender, would it make more sense to get the PLPW1000 Kit, which includes Wi-Fi built into the remote unit.
That would work. It is your call. I have one of those (slower) combo plugs.
debax wrote:
I'm assuming my EX6150 doesn't have the Powerline capabilities of the remote unit in the PLPW1000, and couldn't just be plugged into an outlet in my workshop by itself to provide Wi-Fi there.
You assume right. The EX6150 needs a LAN link.
Finally (I think), how do you feel Netgear hardware stacks up against other brands (e.g., Extollo).
I'm not familiar with other brands. But if you already have some Netgear stuff, it can be easier to use the same utilities, and apps to manage them together.
I do know that Netgear is crap at writing standalone software for its Powerline kit. We sometimes end up recommending ZyXel software to manage Netgear plugs.
What about another Netgear model option...? Instead of using my existing EX6150 Range Extender, would it make more sense to get the PLPW1000 Kit, which includes Wi-Fi built into the remote unit. This package's specs are a little slower than my EX6150, but it would be a bit tidier installation at the remote end (one device rather than two).
I'm assuming my EX6150 doesn't have the Powerline capabilities of the remote unit in the PLPW1000, and couldn't just be plugged into an outlet in my workshop by itself to provide Wi-Fi there.
Finally (I think), how do you feel Netgear hardware stacks up against other brands (e.g., Extollo).
debax wrote:
What about another Netgear model option...? Instead of using my existing EX6150 Range Extender, would it make more sense to get the PLPW1000 Kit, which includes Wi-Fi built into the remote unit.
That would work. It is your call. I have one of those (slower) combo plugs.
debax wrote:
I'm assuming my EX6150 doesn't have the Powerline capabilities of the remote unit in the PLPW1000, and couldn't just be plugged into an outlet in my workshop by itself to provide Wi-Fi there.
You assume right. The EX6150 needs a LAN link.
Finally (I think), how do you feel Netgear hardware stacks up against other brands (e.g., Extollo).
I'm not familiar with other brands. But if you already have some Netgear stuff, it can be easier to use the same utilities, and apps to manage them together.
I do know that Netgear is crap at writing standalone software for its Powerline kit. We sometimes end up recommending ZyXel software to manage Netgear plugs.