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hussains1980
Oct 10, 2022Tutor
have CAX80 router/modem, looking for a mesh extender
my CAX80 modem/router is not centrally located so a good part of the house gets great connection but other side and downstairs is ok, not great. tv's keep losing connection, can't hold it, lots of bu...
plemans
Oct 10, 2022Guru - Experienced User
If it was me? I'd be either looking at the EX770/EX8000 from the AC line or the EAX80.
The EAX12/EAX15/EAX20 are all base model AX extenders. While they'll work and provide good coverage, the tribands from the AC series will be faster and less latency. It isn't until you start getting to the EAX80 version that you'll see better speeds. The EAX80 might have a bit more latency because it doesn't have the dedicated backhaul of the tribands.
- hussains1980Oct 10, 2022Tutor
thanks for the reply and info. Appreciate it. I'll look into the eax80.
- plemansOct 11, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Hope it works well for you!
I've got one that I've tested with my RAXE and and RAX200. Works well. I miss the dedicated backhaul of my EX8000 but the starting point is a bit higher with the EAX.
- hussains1980Oct 11, 2022Tutor
hey, quick follow up question. a friend also recommended the orbi system. is that overkill or would that be also very useful?