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Nighthawk x65 leads to no speed increase. may return tomorrow.
Hello, i just plugged in this nighthawk and connected it to the network and I'm shocked to discover that this product does not lead to any speed increases at all. let me explain. I have a Comcas...
A little bit of a misunderstanding in how they function.
Extenders need a good signal to function properly. If you put the extender in the same spot that you only get 30 mbps, its only going to get 30mbps.
But if you put it midway between the router and where you need signal, then it has a better signal to pickup and rebroadcast.
The other thing to keep in mind is that the EX8000 runs off 5ghz. 5ghz doesn't broadcast through as much material as 2.4ghz but is much much faster. And things in the walls (hvac, foil lined insulation, furniture, metal, etc) can block signal. Sometimes moving laterally could help just as much or more as moving closer. Thats why a little optimizing could make a significant difference.