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kharzan
Tutor
Nov 29, 2020
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Wifi replacement for ethernet switch

Hi there,   I currently have an ethernet switch (GS105 - https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0000E5SEQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1) which I use to connect to my PC in my stud...
  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Nov 30, 2020

    Its a pretty rock solid extender. I have one and its worked great for me in both extender mode and access point mode. 

kharzan's avatar
kharzan
Tutor
Nov 29, 2020

Thanks, looks like the 6400 is out of stock, is there a more recent or updated version of this then? 

plemans's avatar
plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 29, 2020

Most all of netgear routers have access point mode. 

As well as most of their extenders (not all) have access point mode. 

If you already have a router, you have quite a few options. 

Not sure what router you have currently but you could even look at upgrading your router and using IT as the access point (if it has that mode).

Or even upgrading to a mesh system so you have seamless roaming.

 

Again, lots of options

 

  • kharzan's avatar
    kharzan
    Tutor
    Nov 29, 2020
    I have a Sky Q router and unfortunately I don’t think it’s easily replaceable as the Sky Q boxes are notoriously bad at working with anything else!

    I have google WiFi extenders around the house to boost the WiFi (which doesn’t extend very far without them) - but our bedroom in the loft always struggled so we ran a wire up there and put a 6400 which gave us our own little WiFi network in the room.

    The google WiFi is struggling to get to my study now for whatever reason and I have a switch in that room from the sky router which I then run into my PC. As I need WiFi access too in that room now, my thought was to switch out the switch with something similar - I guess an extender would be the best bet as it’s connected to the existing router - but happy for alternative suggestions!
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    kharzan
    Tutor
    Nov 30, 2020

    Would the AC3000 be a safe bet if plugged into my existing router as a good extender then? To replace my switch and provide wifi strength in the room?