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Repeater Extender set up?
Not necessarily a strictly Netgear question, but I could use some good advice and help here...
I have very minimal networking knowledge, but would like to add a couple repeater/extenders to my wifi.
I have a Net Gear AC1750 router.
I bought a couple cheaper extenders a year or so ago but don't think I ever got them set up properly.
I tried again last weekend, but still didn't seem correct.
A LOT of what I saw for online help was old and referenced Windows 7.
Saw some things saying best to use same brand stuff.
Thought about that if helped and made things easier to set up.
I previously read that if you know what you are doing, you can even use an old router as a repeater. I do have a few of those too.
BUT...
I get about as far as accessing IP addresses then in Windows 10 Network and sharing section, get asked for DNS info which leaves me lost.
Most online help said, "just leave DNS as is".
But the settings look like they need something I don't know about.
Appreciate it if anyone has advice, help, link to help that someone without experience like me could understand possibly....
Not opposed to purchasing some new pieces if the set up is easier and function better than the bargain basement parts I have been trying unsuccesfully. Just as long as reasonably priced, not looking to get into hundreds of dollars.
Thanks in advance, APPRECIATE it ! ! !
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what extenders did you buy that you're trying to connect?
I'm not a huge fan of using multiple extenders. In my experience, if you need more than 1 extender to cover your home, its better to move to a triband mesh system like orbi or similar.
Reason why is standard extenders by their very nature, drop speeds 50%. Plus if you're daisy chainging them (connect an extender to an extender) that 2nd device will only be at 25% performance. And thats based on optimal conditions. If they're far away, have obstructions, or even interference, their speeds will be even worse.
Most extenders shoudn't need any messing with dns. its should be simply run them through the setup process they have. And if you connect more than 1, shut off the ones already setup when installing the new one.
Attached a image of the repeater I have been trying to use.
Don't know if it even has an actual brand name.
I see them advertised with MANY.
Not looking to "chain" them.
Was hoping to have a little better coverage in two different directions.
I have added more devices in other areas around my home and yard.
They all connect, but seem to suffer as more phones enter the proximity.
THANKS very much
Can't tell much from the picture but if its only a single band extender, that could be your problem.
2.4ghz is more sensitve to interference plus its significantly slower than 5ghz. the more devices that are using 2.4ghz the more issues you'll have. Its the reason for the addition of the 5ghz band.
