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PL1200 wifi extender recommendations
I own the powerline pl1200 and I'm looking to add a wifi extender to the powerline network, looking for product recommendations. I would've contacted netgear directly but their "technical support" period is already over. Should I stick with netgear products or look elsewhere?
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You could do either. Thats the benefit to powerline is that it follows a certain spec and the devices using that spec should be compatible.
You could also just use a powerline device and an old router that you put in AP mode. Or even a newer router in AP mode.
Only reason I mention that is I find the powerline line wireless devices a little limited. Plus then you have a backup if your primary router ever fails.
karlkrousel wrote:
I would've contacted netgear directly but their "technical support" period is already over. Should I stick with netgear products or look elsewhere?
I doubt if "technical support" would be much help. You really need pre-sales help, but even there my guess is that you will get more experienced support here.
As plemans says, any brand would do fine.
plemans wrote:
Only reason I mention that is I find the powerline line wireless devices a little limited. Plus then you have a backup if your primary router ever fails.
If this is a reference to Powerline plugs with a combined AP, these are, indeed, very limited in my experience. Fine for filling a room, but not much good for larger areas.
I have an Orbi router in AP mode on the end of a Powerline Ethernet link. Works fine and can feed extra satellites.
If you have an old router lying around, try that before parting with cash.
