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NancyMcG77
Aug 04, 2016Aspirant
WiFi Range Extender
I have owned the Universal Dual Bank WiFi Range Extender WN3500RP for almost 3 years (NOT LISTED IN DROPDOWN MENU). We live in a very long flat and do not get WiFi service in the back. It was recom...
- Aug 13, 2016
I already had the Extender half way between, and tried every possible location. Thus, we replaced the old router with a new NetGear router, and continuing to use the Extender, we now have WiFi in the back of the flat.
DarrenM
Aug 08, 2016Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
Hello NancyMcG77
You will want to move the extender to a half way point between the router and where you need the extra coverage. Yes you can piggy back off extenders but do not recommend this since it will cut down the performance.
DarrenM
NancyMcG77
Aug 13, 2016Aspirant
I already had the Extender half way between, and tried every possible location. Thus, we replaced the old router with a new NetGear router, and continuing to use the Extender, we now have WiFi in the back of the flat.