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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" p...
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.