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Half speed even with Fastlane?
Hi. I have a 6150v2 range extender, configured to use Fastlane. It connects with my router using 2.4GHz (wireless N) and with my devices using 5GHz (wireless AC). When I'm connected directly to t...
Hi, thanks for the reply.
Haven't tried that yet, will try it later today.
About Fastlane, do you use it? Do you have the same speed as when connected directly to the main router?
Using an extender will give you a 50% loss in throughput. So, 35Mbps, is about right.
EDIT: your extender supports AP mode, you should strive to set it up in AP mode.
Even when using Fastlane? I thought the whole purpose of using it was to avoid the 50% loss in throughput. What's the advantage then? Stability of the connection or something like that?
To set it up in AP mode I need a wired connection to it, right?
Fast lane has nothing to do with how extenders work.. It allows you to select is to be your uplink - 2.4ghz or 5ghz. You can always try swapping your fastlane uplink, to see if that improves your throughput. Looke like there are 3 options for Fastlane.
Yes, you would need a wired connection. If running Ethernet is a hassle, have a look at powerline to set up a LAN connection from an AP to a Base router. Look for AV2 powerline.
RE: Fastlink link: https://kb.netgear.com/24662/What-is-FastLane-Technology-and-how-do-I-configure-it
Thanks for your replies.
I think it has two modes:
"When you enable FastLane Technology, you have two options:
• Use the 2.4 GHz band to connect the extender to the Wi-Fi devices and use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the Wi-Fi router. Use this mode if your Wi-Fi router supports the 5 GHz band but the devices that you want to use for gaming and streaming support the 2.4 GHz band.
• Use the 5 GHz band to connect the extender to the Wi-Fi devices and use the 2.4 GHz band to connect the extender to the Wi-Fi router. Use this mode if the devices that you want to use for gaming and streaming support the 5 GHz band but your Wi-Fi router supports the 2.4 GHz band."In my case I connect to the router in the 2.4GHz band because it doesn't have 5GHz, but all my devices do. Getting an Ethernet cable to it isn't really an option in my case either.
I read the article you posted, but it isn't very clear exactly how FastLane works and when it should be used.
"FastLane Technology offers maximum Wi-Fi performance. It provides high-speed Wi-Fi with a dedicated band connecting the extender and the Wi-Fi device, and a second band connecting the extender and the Wi-Fi router. FastLane Technology is ideal for HD gaming and HD video streaming."
I chose this extender over cheaper ones from other brands because of this. Netgear should really clarify if clients should expect a 50% loss in speed using it, like the majority of extenders out there, or if there's a real difference when using FastLane.