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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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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.

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 05, 2019

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