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Missels999
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Mar 19, 2020

Nighthawk X4S. Use as extender/access point.

I was using this device as an access point / extender in my old home with an Ethernet cable. In my new home my office is on a split level with no easy hard wire route. Can I simply boost the existing signal. I’m getting about 2-3 bars. Any help welcomed. I’m IT savvy but a pure layman, so a simple solution would be appreciated!

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    Any chance there's coax ran within the home? you could still set it up as an AP but use a moca adapter. 

    Or you could use powerline. 

    those are probably going to be your 2 easiest and most reliable setups. 

    What do you have setup as a primary router?