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Using two extenders in my home
I have a Model EX6100v2 and also the Model EX3700. I'm using the 3700 with good results but when I put in the 6100, (an older one previously used), it seems like the new 3700 was not getting a good si...
Thank you so much for the information. But using that triband system as you suggest sound really complicated.
Can I put together a "Mesh" system? I'm really a novice and not sure what that is either but it sounds good. By that I would not use either of the extenders I now have.
Thanks again,
Jim
"putting together" a mesh system is harder than actually just buying one. That's the nice thing about orbi is its simplicity.
You can use triband mesh extenders but again, those have issues if you're needing more than 1.
Your other option? run ethernet wire to the middle extender and run it in AP mode. That gets full speed to the middle one and then you connect the distant extender to it.
Or move the router to centrally locate it so you can put an extender on each side of it instead of daisy chained.
daisy chained: router------>extender------>extender
star setup (better): extender<---------router--------->extender
Based on the info you are giving me I believe I may be best off with buying an orbi system.
I already have a TP Link router, with three antennas on it. Also the modem I have, (which may be a Netgear product), has wifi. I bought the TP so I could transmit a stronger wifi signal. But both items are at one end of our ranch house and I can't easily run e-net to other locations.
Can you direct me some more?
Thank you again,
Jim
jmyp
Which model netgear do you have?
And which model TP-link?
How big is the home?
What is the interior walls made of?
Our ranch house is about 70 ft. long and 36 ft wide with a large screen porch extention. It is a wood framed house, sheetrocked, and has lots of interior walls.
The tp-link product is AC1750, dual band, gigabi router, model Archer A7.
The modem, (with wifi) is an Arris product. I've taken a photo of the product sticker and attaching it.
Both pieces of equipment are at one end of the house and behind a tv. I really can't move them.
