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dwally
Jan 06, 2021Aspirant
How to get iphone to select strongest signal when using EX5000 Extender
I recently added a Netgear AC1200 WIFI Range Extender to my network (WNDR3400v2). Unfortunately it does not appear that my Apple devices (iphone 11, Ipad, macbook) will automatically move to the str...
olympos1625
Jan 12, 2021NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi dwally,
Thank you for your response. Yes, that is possible if your extender has Mesh capability. What is the exact model of your extender?
Please do not hesitate to let me know if you need further assistance.
Regards,
Oliver
Community Team
olympos1625
Jan 12, 2021NETGEAR Employee Retired
Hi dwally,
You are correct. The Netgear EX5000 is not a Mesh extender therefore it uses the traditional extender method.
https://www.netgear.com/home/wifi/range-extenders/extenders
Please do not hesitate to let me know if you need further assistance.
Regards,
Oliver
Community Team