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Test of 2nd hand Netgear Extender EX6120
Hi guys!
Recently I obtained a 2nd hand extender from eBay.
Setup - no problems.
Different settings - no problems.
Performance – doubtful.
Hardware: router AVM 7560. Line 100 Mbit – quite fast.
Almost never experienced problems with connection.
(Extender purchase is considered for another apartment.)
As it a 2nd hand item I would like to know, how good it is (still). For this I would like to compare with some reference values, using for example some recommended application.
The point is, that sitting in the same room with mounted in the wall socket extender sometimes I can receive an amber light on extender (connection to device).
Moreover the connection via router is more stable and faster. I can see, the websites refreshing on PC and mobile phone applications is faster (better) with router, rather than with repeater (extender).
Tried different settings, channels, fast lane, etc. Can not really get any significant advantage of using the extender.
My apartment is small and actually the repeater I just wanted to test thoroughly, before I shall install it in another place (another apartment).
Therefore before claiming that Netgear stuff is piece of ... I'd like to compare with some values (maybe from other users).
And before I shall change again all settings maybe it makes sense to test thoroughly particularly my device and state, that after some years of operation its parameters were degraded with the time and I can scrap it.
Maybe someone could provide me a kind of reference data, what could be measured in some application (like Netgear WiFi Analytics) for well-functioning devices?
I mean those users, who installed the extenders and really can see a benefit of such installation.
Would be nice to have reference values of signal strength (for example) close to device (1 foot), 3 feet, 10 feet, or something similar. Of course considered direct device visibility and for example both antennas upwards (devise itself as well upwards (vertical) and not upside down).
Thanks for your support and suggestions!
Kind regards
1 Reply
smallnetbuilder does very good detail oriented reviews. There was a review of both the EX6100 and EX6150 done, between the 2 it should give you a rough idea of how they perform under ideal testing conditions. Its worth reading as they go over testing methodology, values, issues, etc.
And its hard to tell someone why their device isn't functioning as it should if we don't have details.
You say its slow than your router. Its going to be. An extender has to recieve and retransmit a signal so its going to take a 50% throughput hit. If you're living in an apartment, usually there isn't a need for an extender because they're really only helpful in reaching extended ranges. As well as there tends to be a lot of wireless interference in apartment complexes. This causes slow downs too.
