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DAG_cali
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Aug 08, 2021
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Will pairing R7450 with EAX20 extender yield better wifi coverage than pairing with EX7000?

In other word: Do I need to have an AX-equipped device to see an improvement in Wi-Fi range when swapping out an EX7000 (AC1900) range extender for an EAX20 (AX1800)? The wifi signal from the router ...
  • plemans's avatar
    Aug 08, 2021

    No.

    Signal broadcast power wasn't increased with the AX spec. 

    So routers/extenders aren't broadcasting any further. Because of the increased speed, they can do a little better with reduced signal. 

    You'd be better off to invest the money in a hardwired connection between the 2 points