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NETGEAR WiFi extender intermittent reaching device/doorbell on its own network (2GEXT)
Had to choose WiFi Range Extenders & Mesh at drop down window for Select Location, bthe Netgear extender is not MESH, it is the most basic, NETGEAR WiFi extender. IF I recall it is the 3000(?) model. 4 lights; east south north and west, about 2" square. No RJ-45 connection. Not an access point to my knowledge
I am getting intermittent live view, sound and microphone on my ecobee doorbell camera using Centurylink C3000Z modem and WPS, with signal to WiFi Extender through 4 walls 2 mirrors and 40+ feet.
There's more but can we just start here first.....and my thought is my situation might need an access point?
I'm not seeing a way to subscribe to replies so hoping this is auto emailing me
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what is the exterior wall that the camera is on that the extender has to penetrate? Exterior walls tend to be made with things like brick, plaster lathe, metal siding, etc that are great at blocking wifi
It is sheetrock interior to an outside plywood covered by cedar lap siding, and right next to it my all glass entry door.
I added a new 24V 20A transformer, which resolved to the exact needs of the ecobee doorbell/camera's V/A needs. Verified this over the phone with a Technical agent at Netfear. Also replaced the wiring with new doorbell wires at an electrical shop which is where one gets pro advice, not an Ace Hardware type of store.
I meant I verified with an ecobee agent for the doorbell/camera. Tried calling Netgear today but the Netgear is OOW so I didn't want to spend to ask a couple of questions. My suspicion is that I either need to buy a new stronger NETGEAR WiFi extender, move the Centurylink C3000Z modem, add an access point, or something that would better solve the weak signal, rather than continuing to use the older AC750 extender. Don't know which
