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ex6170 extender
I have a ex6170 ac1200 extender and a Verizon Home Internet wifi router. I can't get the extender to connect to the router. I've followed all of the instructions and still not success. help
what verizon router? Some have "son". Self organizing network. Its their version of mesh and needs to be disabled if using a 3rd party device.
What method of setup did you use?
plemans,
I disabled the SON setting and I was able to connect the router to the extender and the extended signals for 2ghz and 5 ghz do work. However, the speeds for both extended bands are at about 20Mbs which is no different than my main router signal. My Verizon router is downstairs, and the space upstairs is not above where the router is located. Downstairs, I do get a very good signal of over 150Mbs. I realize that I probably need a mesh system, but I'm not sure where I could locate the devices where a stronger signal will reach. I've read about using extenders that use your electrical outlets to boost the signal, but reviews are mixed.
Thank you for your help, the SON setting seemed to do the trick.