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Tutor

Apr 08, 2020

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WHich method is best?

We just purchased the Nighthawk X6S 8000 and have constant trouble with the extender just dropping off. Originally I used the same SSID as our existing home wireless router. After the NH 8000 continu...

plemans
Apr 17, 2020
Its not known for playing friendly with extenders. See:
https://forums.att.com/conversations/att-internet-equipment/connecting-pace-5268ac-to-wifi-extender/5defc0e4bad5f2f606bfd013
https://forums.att.com/conversations/att-internet-equipment/pace-5268ac-with-range-extender/5defc6e8bad5f2f6062c6713

newuser4820

Tutor

Apr 17, 2020

AT&T Uverse 5268AC FXN Label also note "Pace"

plemans

Guru - Experienced User

Apr 17, 2020

Its not known for playing friendly with extenders. See:

https://forums.att.com/conversations/att-internet-equipment/connecting-pace-5268ac-to-wifi-extender/5defc0e4bad5f2f606bfd013

https://forums.att.com/conversations/att-internet-equipment/pace-5268ac-with-range-extender/5defc6e8bad5f2f6062c6713

newuser4820
Tutor
Apr 19, 2020
Accessed the Pace router, found DHCP setting and changed hours from 24 default to 999. We'll see how this goes ... Thank you.
plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 19, 2020
Let us know how it goes. We see many pace routers complaining of this issue.