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ronsmith95
Aspirant
Mar 30, 2019

X6S Tri-Band extender -why does signal strength bounce from -40 to -100?

When using indicated extender with U-verse Pace 5268AC Gateway, Wi-fI Explorer app shows my signal strength on 2.4 ghz bouncing back and forth between -40 or so and -100 or so every few seconds. Am u...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 30, 2019

What Firmware version is loaded on the EX?
What is the distance between the main host router and the EX unit? 

What channels are you using on the main host router? 

Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?

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    ronsmith95
    Aspirant
    Apr 05, 2019

    Thanks for reply. Been out of town. Answers to your questions:

    Firmware 1.0.1.192

    Approx 25 ft. from router

    Channel 11 on 2.4 GHZ and 136 on 5 GHz

    Netgear app shows my signal strength on 2.4 as 68% and 4 neighbors at 10% to 30%

    Shows my signal strength on 5 as 70% and 1 other network at 14%

    Closest neighbor lives over 100 ft. away.

    Thanks.

    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 05, 2019

      Try 30 feet out with the EX. 20 feet is probably too close.