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brianl1948
Jan 27, 2026Follower
How simple is the installation of a Netgear range extender?
I have no experience with range extenders but am considering buying a AX3000 Dual-band WiFi 6 Mesh Extender to solve the following problem: I've just moved into a 3 bedroom townhouse and have ins...
coolwifi
Jan 28, 2026Luminary
An extender should be a last resort for extending wifi coverage since it will cut down the wifi speed in half to the connected devices and also causes co-channel interference to the main router since most wifi extenders also broadcast in the same wifi channel as the main router for seamless mesh extension. Get a power router located in a central location or a mesh system with dedicated or enhanced MLO backhaul.