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Cannot change WiFi speed with WN3000 Range Extende
Hi all, I try to change the WiFi speed after having succesfully connected to the original WiFi network and extending it with the WN3000. But the dropdown list is blocked. When I connect to the or...
Hello danaldo
Then that is why it is not allowing the 300 mbs because your main router is outputting that and the extender will cut that in half for all devices connected to the extender but not if they are on the router network. Here is a good article explaining this.
https://www.repeaterstore.com/pages/wifi-booster-repeater-extender-differences
DarrenM
Hello danaldo
Are you on the latest firmware if not what version are you using?
DarrenM
Yes, :
- Hardware Version: WN3000RPv3
- Firmware Version: V1.0.2.24
Hello danaldo
Have you tried to use a different web browser when trying to change this setting?
DarrenM
Hi DarrenM,
yes, I tried it with different browsers.
I think that the source router is not using 5Mhz, but also the 2.4 Mhz . Would then be possible at all to choose 300Mbit as speed for the Netgear extender?
Best,
Daniel