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em2dotcom
Jul 02, 2022Follower
NETGEAR WiFi Mesh Range Extender EX6100
NETGEAR recommends installing the router between your connected devices and the router but I don't have that option. The majority of the rooms and devices will need to be between the router and exte...
plemans
Jul 03, 2022Guru - Experienced User
Its recommended to have it centrally located between devices/router but if it doesn't work for you, then you'll have to place it where you want it and see if it works. Reason its recommended is the extender still needs a decent signal to connect to and rebroadcast. And if its to far away, it isn't going to be that beneficial.
In terms of living in an apartment, try changing what wifi channel you're broadcasting on. Apartments tend to have a ton of interference and if you can choose the least congested channel, its more beneficial for you.