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Extender keeps dropping connections
Started to get issues where the device (set as an extender) is being not able to maintain a connection to my Mac. The Mac can connect to the main router, so the issue does not appear to be there. C...
That kind of defeats the objective. The cheaper AP only option has been tried previously, but due to a none standard mains power configuration (two totally isolated circuits) does not work. So the extender is a must, and the functionality claimed by the device.
Looks like this device will be joining the dedicated AP ones in the landfill then :-(
IMHO extenders are a waste of time, even on expensive devices. Too many variables for wireless and then, intorducing extenders. Ethernet is the way to go.
Starting to agree, it is just a shame that Netgear market this as having extender capabilities! They should have added "if you are lucky, and the wind is in the right direction".
Totally with you on the ethernet, but if you saw the task that is going to be for me (up three floors, 50mtrs across loft space and down one floor ) you would know why I opted for the extender LOL.
I have the same problem with this range extender. It totally defeats the purpose of a range extender if I have to run ethernet cable, which I cannot in a house that is almost 30 years old. I am still in the 90 day period but cannot return to Best Buy as it have to return within 30 days. This is nuts.
They aren't exactly customer facing are they. It seems that once you have been parted with your money they don't give a damn, I suspect they don't can many returning customer. I know I won't be.