NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Grace77
Dec 19, 2018Aspirant
Netgear AC1200 Wifi Range Extender EX6150 - slow speed
Hi, We have just bought an extender as we were unable to receive any wifi connection at our backyard. With the netgear extender we are now receiving wifi connection at our backyard which is great but...
schumaku
Dec 20, 2018Guru - Experienced User
There can be many factors - depends on the signal level and quality the extender has for the connection to the primary router, probably the configuration (using some FastTrack?). Last but not least, in "normal" extender operation mode all packets are going over the same wireless network (and channels) twice. Slow is relative - you might want to provide more details about your current extender config and status.