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Wireless range extenders
I just installed a Nighthawk CAX80 router/modem and I would like to add something like the EAX80 wireless range extender to the network....However, I would like to connect the EAX80 directly to the C...
Thanks to all the other community responders. Great suggestions, but I am limited to only a few models of cable modems that my local ISP supports and Orbi isn't on that list. I also contacted NetGear support via chat and they advised that I could install the extender as an AP using the same SSID & Password and it would function as I want - effectively doubling the reliable video streaming range of my base CAX80 since the extender is placed near the edge of the base's coverage. The installation instructions can be found at this link: https://kb.netgear.com/000060286/How-do-I-install-my-NETGEAR-WiFi-range-extender-as-an-access-point?article=000060286
I just brought it online and tested it with an ipad streaming a movie as I walked around my brick & masonry house & property. I performed flawlessly as it dynamically switched between the routers. I watched as the signal dropped while I walked and then at the second strip/arc/bar signal level it automatically switched routers and the signal popped up to full bars with no interruption on the video streaming or audio.
Thanks again to everyone!