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JimLev
Dec 24, 2016Aspirant
AC750 Wi-Fi range extender, using 2 of them at the same time??
Can 2 AC750's be used on the same home wi-fi network at the same time? I have one in the kitchen but that one doesn't get to the other end of the house so I'm wondering if a second one could be used...
TheEther
Dec 24, 2016Guru
It's not recommended to wirelessly connect one extender to another extender. The reason is that each extender imposes a 50% penalty in performance, so clients connecting to the second extender will see a 75% penalty. This will probably be unacceptable.
If you have coax outlets then consider using MoCA as a wired network and attach your extenders to it to operate as Access Points. Powerline is another option although results can be very hit and miss.
- JimLevDec 24, 2016Aspirant
Thanks for the quick reply.
I don't have any coax to the other end of the house, not too sure if a line can be added.
What is a MoCA
- TheEtherDec 24, 2016Guru
Multimedia over Coax. It's a networking protocol for use over coax cable. If you don't have coax then don't bother. You would be better off installing Ethernet than coax.
- JimLevDec 24, 2016Aspirant
OK thanks,
No coax or CAT5 to the other end of the house and no way to really get wiring there.
Last night I ordered another EX3700, should have it in a few days.
I would imagine I would need to change the SSID names to something different than the defaut names on the first unit?
Regards,
Jim L