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Need help increasing wifi connectivity; have a Netgear R6250 router
I have a R6250 router. I have upgraded the firmware to V1.0.4.26_10.1.23.
Because of where the cable company ran the line, the router is in the basement. I have a 2 story home. My wifi connectivity is TERRIBLE throughout the house, no matter where I am sitting with my computer. I purchased the 5GEXT extender and put it in the second floor bedroom but it doesn't provide me with any better connectivity even when I'm sitting in that room. I do not have co-ax run through my home so that is not an option. Looking for suggestions to extend my range to my first and second floors of the home.
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Hi pms1228,
Welcome to the community!
1. Please indicate the exact model number of the extender?
2. Ideally, the extender should be located in an area where it still gets a good enough signal from the router for it to re-broadcast the signal (halfway point between the router and the dead spot).
3. Are your devices able to go online when connected to extender's signal?
Regards,
Dexter
Community Team
How
I did but have since removed it because it didn't seem to be helping.
how would i use my mobile device to check for the best signal?
- I have an ex6100 extender. I have placed it in a room on the first floor of the house and it doesn't increase my Wi-Fi signal at all. I don't know where I should be placing it or if there's a better option
