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ETaylor10
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Jun 20, 2021

Is EX2800 WiFi Range Extender compatible with my NetGear Router model R6120

Is EX2800 WiFi Range Extender compatible with my NetGear Router model R6120.  Do you recommend a different product to get internet service in another room in my home?   Only 1100 sq ft, and I get a ...
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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 21, 2021
ETaylor10 wrote:

Is EX2800 WiFi Range Extender compatible with my NetGear Router model R6120. 

 

No reason why it shouldn't work. Extenders should be able to connect to any router.

ETaylor10 wrote:

Do you recommend a different product to get internet service in another room in my home?   Only 1100 sq ft, and I get a very poor internet signal in my dining room, separated from my home office by a hallway. 

 

Try plugging your needs into the filters on the product pages:

 

WiFi Range Extenders: Boost Your WiFi Range | NETGEAR

 

and

 

Orbi: Whole Home WiFi System for Better WiFi Everywhere | NETGEAR

 

But given the size of your property, Orbi is probably overkill.

 

Then check back here for reports on the things you are considering, but remember that people turn up in this community with problems, not compliments. So look at reviews on Amazon, for example.