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chanDr
Nov 06, 2016Aspirant
very low download/upload speed with wn3000rp extender
Hi, I've just bought an WN300RP WIFI extender, all installation seems to be ok, but I see that download and upload speed are extremly low with that component. in test and optimal conditions (route...
- Nov 07, 2016
hi,
i think I have an explanation, this is an encrypytion issue:
when I m in 'no security' or in 'WPA/WPA2 mixed' speed is good but when I'm in WPA2-AES speed is very low.
strange because firmware is up to date.
can someone confirm this non compatibility ?
Retired_Member
Nov 06, 2016Placing the extender 18 inches from the router could be a problem. What does the installation manual state regarding placement?
chanDr
Nov 06, 2016Aspirant
hi,
thanks for your quick response
when the extender is at 3 meters from router this the same. by the way figures I gave you where for upload not download...
- chanDrNov 06, 2016Aspirant
and there is nothing in the install doc regarding the minimal distance, but I suppose that 3 meters is a good distance
- chanDrNov 07, 2016Aspirant
hi,
i think I have an explanation, this is an encrypytion issue:
when I m in 'no security' or in 'WPA/WPA2 mixed' speed is good but when I'm in WPA2-AES speed is very low.
strange because firmware is up to date.
can someone confirm this non compatibility ?