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Janeca's avatar
Janeca
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May 12, 2015

Multiple Range Extender WN3000RP ?

Hi
I have a simple question. Can i use more then one Range Extender WN3000RP(Or another Range Extender) on the same Network?
Thank you
Janeca

4 Replies

  • If you connect the 2nd extender to the main network that would be ok. If 2nd extender is connected to the 1st extender, its possible but expect a slow connection.
  • Thanks, minions08, I have the same question. How much slower should I expect the connection to be?
  • That I am not sure of as it depends on the environment. If the connection from the 1st extender is cut into half then probably can get 1/4 or less with your subscribe speed.
  • Babylon5's avatar
    Babylon5
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    WiFI CSMA/CA protocols prevent simultaneous transmission from devices sharing the same channels (or overlapping channels), devices have to ‘listen’ and wait for clear air-time before transmitting. So any device with a single radio will by default reduce throughput by half, do this twice and throughput would be less than a quarter. Add losses due to range and obstacles and double repeating can be very problematic and disappointing.