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EX2700- extender Issues
I have a new Netgear modem and router so we could ditch our ISP’s rental. I was also hoping it would improve our WiFi signal in our bedroom about 70ft away from the router and our downstairs office wh...
Most importantly I just want the WiFi extended to our home office.
We have internet downloads up to 300mbps with our internet plan. I’ve already referenced the CM500 modem and the TP Link AC 1750. We have 5ghz and 2.4ghz available. In lieu of moving the router, with a 2300 sq ft apartment with wood cement and drywall interior, what do you think would be best suited to give us better WiFi signals in our bedroom 70ft away and basement (below our bedroom) office?
I’ll buy triband or whatever is needed to solve the problem just didn’t know this would be so much trial and error! Thanks again for all your help I learned a lot.
We have internet downloads up to 300mbps with our internet plan. I’ve already referenced the CM500 modem and the TP Link AC 1750. We have 5ghz and 2.4ghz available. In lieu of moving the router, with a 2300 sq ft apartment with wood cement and drywall interior, what do you think would be best suited to give us better WiFi signals in our bedroom 70ft away and basement (below our bedroom) office?
I’ll buy triband or whatever is needed to solve the problem just didn’t know this would be so much trial and error! Thanks again for all your help I learned a lot.
Joe3445 wrote:
Most importantly I just want the WiFi extended to our home office.
We have internet downloads up to 300mbps with our internet plan. I’ve already referenced the CM500 modem and the TP Link AC 1750. We have 5ghz and 2.4ghz available. In lieu of moving the router, with a 2300 sq ft apartment with wood cement and drywall interior, what do you think would be best suited to give us better WiFi signals in our bedroom 70ft away and basement (below our bedroom) office?
I’ll buy triband or whatever is needed to solve the problem just didn’t know this would be so much trial and error! Thanks again for all your help I learned a lot.
Again, I can't say 100% what will work best for you. I'm not in your location.
Certain devices will work better or not based on the home.
Powerline works great but isn't suitable for all homes.
Moca adapters (ethernet over coax) work great but if you don't have coax in each room
Extenders can work great but can have issues depending on housing materials.
I'd advise trying a tri-band extender. If it doesn't work well, return it and try powerline.
- Totally understand I just appreciate your direction. Also, I chatted with TP and they said I needed the RE650 Dual Band extender (or 450)
I’m assuming that’s different than a tri band or a powerline adapter. I don’t really know the difference of any of the three but do you have any comments on their recommendation? problem with dual band extender is that is till works the same as single band. It has to recieve and then retransmit. Its still going to take a speed hit. But because its initial speed is higher, the hit it takes still leaves it more usable. But it still takes the same latency hit.
for example:
if 2.4ghz speed from router is 40mbps then the extender is going to be roughly 20mbps.
if the 5ghz speed is 200mbps then the extender is going to be roughly 100mbps.
But again, they'll both take a latency hit.
a triband if you're starting at 200mbps, you're going to get probably 180mbps.
but its also going to allow the 2.4ghz to operate at the 40mbps because its getting full speed from its 5ghz signal.
so its a toss up. Try the dual band. if it doesn't server your purpose, then try the triband or one of the other options I've listed.