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alexreboot
Aspirant
Mar 06, 2020

connect to AC1200 WiFi Range Extender EX6120 but does not have internet

Hi,

 

I installed the AC1200 WiFi Range Extender EX6120, I see two network more, but when I connect to EXT2 (2.4 GZ) I cannot have the Internet connection, but if I connect to network of Router I have the Internet connection.

I have the Router: Router DG834GT Netgear

I have the Extender: AC1200 WiFi Range Extender EX6120

 

Please, help me :)))

 

 

7 Replies

  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 09, 2020

    wowsa, the dg834gt is an old router from 2004. 

    you might not even need an extender. you might just need to update the router. 

    What you could try doing is directly connecting the EX6120 to the dg834gt and run the extender in AP mode. You'll get better performance than trying to connect the extender to that router via wireless. 

    • alexreboot's avatar
      alexreboot
      Aspirant
      Mar 09, 2020

      Thank you for your answer.

      Yes, it is an old router. Can you give me an advise: is it better to buy a more recent Modem Router? Which model can you give me as advice?

      It is better to change my old router, what it is more better: the tecnology is the same... but better hardware, antennas.

       

      Thank you for your answer.

       

       

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Mar 09, 2020
        alexreboot wrote:

        Thank you for your answer.

        Yes, it is an old router. Can you give me an advise: is it better to buy a more recent Modem Router? Which model can you give me as advice?-----check with your isp for what's compatible with your service. 

        It is better to change my old router, what it is more better: the tecnology is the same... but better hardware, antennas.----are you asking me whats better? I'm unclear. You're basically on wireless G single band technology. (wireless 3). Its went from wireless G--->wireless N (wifi 4)----->wireless AC (wifi 5)----->wireless AX (wifi 6). Its been quite a change from the wireless G  device you're on uses. 

        here's lots more info

        https://www.duckware.com/tech/wifi-in-the-us.html

         

        Thank you for your answer.