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chukka55
Jun 12, 2025Aspirant
What Extender to purchase
I currently have a Netgear AC1000 Dual Band Wifi Router in my 1 level 2400 Sq Ft home. I need to get an Extender to get a stronger signal to the master suite in the back of the house. I DO NOT want t...
- Jun 12, 2025
Thanks everyone. This has been very helpful!
chukka55
CrimpOn_old
Jun 12, 2025Apprentice
plemans has a valid point. Used WiFi5 systems are not all that expensive. Amazon sells WiFi6 in a "2 pack" for about $100.
It is also worth asking what speed the ISP is providing. If they claim to supply over 100Mbps (even 1mbps over 100), then the Ethernet cable linking the R6080 to the ISP device (modem? DSL?) may be restricting the maximum speed.