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Skokes's avatar
Skokes
Aspirant
Dec 01, 2023

Wifi Coverage for Smart WiFi Router

I currently have a Netgear R6400 Smart WiFi router. I changed internet service providers that changed from a landline to a cable connection. This required my router to be relocated and I lost coverage to my detached garage. Due to the age of my R6400 (2017) would I be better served to purchase a new router or just an extender?  Thanks in advance.

3 Replies

  • How far is the garage from where the router is? 

    A EX series model extender could work. 

    • Skokes's avatar
      Skokes
      Aspirant

      Just over 100 feet (separate building).  Thanks

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru

        100ft is quite a distance plus the 2 exterior walls in the building. 

        Might not make it that far. 

        Any chance you could run an underground ethernet wire? 

        that'd be your best option and then just put a router/extender in there (in access point mode)