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Apple1122
Oct 28, 2020Aspirant
NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX5000
The internet speed is slower than when it not being use. I don't know what I am doing wrong. I bought the NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX5000 - Coverage up to 1500 Sq.Ft. and 25 Devices. But the inter...
Apple1122
Oct 28, 2020Aspirant
In my room I use 5ghz). I got it yesterday. It only works in the bathroom for some reason. I checked and I have a 300 mps internet speed. I checked without this device and Its super low like 12 mps and with it it run at 30mps. What should I do?
plemans
Oct 29, 2020Guru - Experienced User
What speed is your router in the location the mesh extender is in?
It needs a good signal to rebroadcast?
And are you testing on 2.4ghz or 5ghz?
2.4ghz is significanlty slower.
You have to be specific and detailed since we aren't there to see what you're doing