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DS29
Nov 30, 2020Aspirant
N300 Wifi Range Extender
Hi. I am trying to connect my N300 Wifi Range Extended (model EX2700) to the Verizon Fios Gigabit Router but everytime I go through the process listed on mywifiext it simply logs me off and the exten...
- Dec 01, 2020
Wifi system or range extender? They're 2 different things.
If system, I'm a fan of the triband orbi's.If extender, again, I'm a fan of the tribands. But if you're looking for something compatible with your G1100 for extenders, I'd actually contact your isp to check what works best with their system.
DS29
Nov 30, 2020Aspirant
Thanks for the tip on connecting via hardwire to check the service. This will allow me to distiguish whether it is a wifi connectivity issue between the router and the extender vs. between the laptop and the extender.
The verizon router is the G3100 Fios Router.
plemans
Nov 30, 2020Guru - Experienced User
The G3100 has been a problem child to connect extenders to.
Some have great success with the installation assistant, others are able to get wps to work.
- DS29Dec 01, 2020Aspirant
Thanks for the additional information. Let me know if you recommend any particular wifi extender system. I may looking into powerline options too.
- plemansDec 01, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Wifi system or range extender? They're 2 different things.
If system, I'm a fan of the triband orbi's.If extender, again, I'm a fan of the tribands. But if you're looking for something compatible with your G1100 for extenders, I'd actually contact your isp to check what works best with their system.
- DS29Dec 01, 2020Aspirant
Thank you!