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Wessexman
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Jun 21, 2021
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Extending network with hard wire extension - what is best router?

Existing set up is Nighthawk AC3200 plus Netgear x6 AC2200 extender model EX7700. All owkrs well and great coverage in the house. now looking to put in a hardwire extension to garage (due to distance...
  • schumaku's avatar
    Jun 21, 2021

    Not a router per se. A switch will add (Gigabit) Ethernet ports, a wireless access point will add WiFi coverage. I'd prefer this way instead of using a consumer router which makes a bad anything.