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Netgear Ex6120 AP Mode Speed
Hi, I currently have my Netgear Ex6120 setup in AP mode via ethernet cable running directly from my router with a Cat6 cable. My Internet speeds via the router are around 360Mbps which is what I am c...
This is from running on the 5GHz connection. I hadn't actually thought about trying another cable, albeit I don't have one spare as they were provided by the electrician when we had our house rewired and installed the etherenet sockets.
I've just ordered 2 Cat6 cables and will give them a try tomorrow
I've just ordered 2 Cat6 cables and will give them a try tomorrow
Just an update, I've replaced both cables WITH Cat6 and still getting the same speeds around 40-50Mmbps. If I plug my laptop or computer directly into the ethernet wall socket I get my full speeds so it is definitely the booster holding it back.
What I have noticed is that on Netgear 7800 router, the connection flashes orange when it's connecting into the Ex6120. If I remove the ethernet cable and plug it directly into a computer or laptop it goes white.
What I have noticed is that on Netgear 7800 router, the connection flashes orange when it's connecting into the Ex6120. If I remove the ethernet cable and plug it directly into a computer or laptop it goes white.
Have you tried factory resetting the extender?
How old is the extender?
What firmware is on it?
- Tried factory resetting. Purchased the Extender from Amazon just under a year ago and running on the latest firmware.
Which version are you on? it does change or someone else with this issue could be needing to see. its why we ask.
If its under a year old, it could be a hardware issue and could potentially be rma'd.
I'd also try downgrading the firmware a version. it wouldn't be the first time a firmware version had a bug/issue
Chris9393 wrote:
What I have noticed is that on Netgear 7800 router, the connection flashes orange when it's connecting into the Ex6120.What connection flashes orange?
Anything other than white for the Ethernet LED is a sign that the R7800 and EX6120 are communicating at 100 Mbps.
Are you using Ethernet cable embedded into the property? It is anybody's guess what the electrician did there. The cables you plug into the wall are only a part of it.
The connection port on the R7800 router flashes orange which is connecting into and ethernet wallsocket. All cables have been checked to make sure they are connected properly. I have also tried changing ethernet ports in the back of the router, however, whatever socket I plug it into, it flashes orange.
If I plug an ethernet cable directly into a laptop, instead of the EX6120 from the recieving ethernet port, I get full speeds.
Chris9393 wrote:
The connection port on the R7800 router flashes orange which is connecting into and ethernet wallsocket.
Forgive me for finding that sentence puzzling.
So, the Ethernet port flashed orange when you plug the wallsocket Ethernet into it?
What happens if you plug the extender into the R7800 without using the property's Ethernet wiring?
Chris9393 wrote:
All cables have been checked to make sure they are connected properly. I have also tried changing ethernet ports in the back of the router, however, whatever socket I plug it into, it flashes orange.
I am trying to understand if the local wiring is fast enough.
As I understand it, you have
R7800 ----> Wall socket ----> Wiring ----> EX6120 AP Extender ----> Devices
What happens with:
R7800 ----> EX6120 AP Extender ----> Devices
