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theshield
Guide
Jan 07, 2020

Extender/Booster

I want to install a wifi system for garage door , but my wifi is weak .  I want a device with best security .  Do I , install an Extender or a Booster and which Model . Additionally, does it matter i...
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Christian_R
NETGEAR Employee Retired
Jan 14, 2020

Hello theshield, 


Thank you for your interest in our products! Tell us a little more about the setup you currently have such as the router or gateway. It'll help us gauge which extender we can recommend for you.

 

Christian 

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theshield
Guide
Jan 18, 2020

Daer Christian, I am currently runing 5 devices between 2.4 and 5 GHZ . My garage is forty feet from the house . Chamberlain corp, said I will probably need a wifi hub in order to strengthen the signal to operate the garage door opener . I think this only draws on the present signal strength , so I am thinking either a wifi booster or an extender . I can play music and limited video on my phone or tablet , but the signal drops periodically . I don't need anything complicated , since  I am a disabled vet , I dont have energy every day to reset devices or tinker  with cable . What would you suggest ?

 

Thank You

 

the  shield