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Dustin_V
Mar 08, 2019NETGEAR Employee Retired
Nighthawk EX7700 WiFi Mesh Extender Wins Prestigious iF DESIGN Award for 2019
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FURRYe38
Apr 10, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Extenders are compatible with modems with built in wifi or stand alone routers with WiFI.
What MFr and model# ISP modem/router do you have?
What is your ISP speed UP and down that you pay for. 5k isn't a speed.
Donna1408 wrote:
I am new at this but I do need a wifi extender. Are they compatible with all modems? Also my internet speed is 5k. So I would need on compatible with my speed correct?
Donna1408
Apr 10, 2019Aspirant
I tested the isp speed and it says 67.7 mbps download and 69.7 mbps upload. My modem is from Frontier not sure what you would need from there.
- FURRYe38Apr 10, 2019Guru - Experienced User
The ex7700 would easily handle those speeds.
What Mfr and model# ISP modem/router do you have?
Are you using a wifi router behind the modem or just the modem router combo?
Donna1408 wrote:
I tested the isp speed and it says 67.7 mbps download and 69.7 mbps upload. My modem is from Frontier not sure what you would need from there.
- Donna1408Apr 10, 2019Aspirant
this is a modem model Fios-G1100. says designed by greenwave systems. It's a modem provided by Frontier Communications
- FURRYe38Apr 10, 2019Guru - Experienced User
I believe you may have this one:
https://www.verizon.com/home/accessories/fios-quantum-gateway/
Though this one is sold by Verizon, same modem I think.
The EX should work with it.
Some interesting reading about the modem:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beware-verizons-bhr4g1100-quantum-router-any-lawyers-larry
Donna1408 wrote:
this is a modem model Fios-G1100. says designed by greenwave systems. It's a modem provided by Frontier Communications