Hello all. I am simply looking for something. I have the rax41 nighthawk router in my basement. I want to run ethernet from that router to a wifi extender out to my garage. Can someone recommend a product that i can add with an Ethernet from my router. I have verizon fios with 1gb download speed. The problem is my router is in basement and i want to increase my wifi coverage beyond my block foundation out to my garage and outside. More coverage. im looking for stable solid connection which is why whatever device i go with to out in my garage i want it to be physically connected using ethernet from my existing router in basement. Can someone please recommend a good solution? thank you in advance.
I appreciate this. I am aware that they have eithernet ports. But to me it seems like most of them are to hook up devices. I see alot of wifi extenders wirelessly from router and then the extenders only having eithernet options to hook up devices. I don't understand support access point mode. I want something great that can support my 1gb download speed that can connect from my already existing netgear router. And use the extender for wifi wireless broadcast only. Your message was pretty general, ill try and follow but looking for more clarity on extender type and direction on accomplishing what i am trying to do please
I just reread what you said. Are you saying that i want to look for extender that has eithernet with access point mode? if i were to guess that means accepting connection from my router with\thru eithernet?
Okay basic you mention. What is ax or ac? I want an extender i can have eithernet cable from my router to pass on wifi signal so i can use extender wifi. I want to increase my wifi coverage without moving or changing my router location
If you're not using the extender for the fastest things, the ac is fine. But if you're wanting the faster ones, then you'd like at AX. I'm a fan of the EX8000 as it has a dedicated backhaul.
Thank you for this. I may look into this. I have something here and am curious. I picked up EX6170-100N AC1200 RANGE EXTENDER SMB At best buy. I cant even use as extender but as access point. I have router on ceiling in middle of basement. Right outside my basement through block is my enclosed breezeway where i put this extender. Maybe 20 ft distance. Anyway the coverage sais up to 1500 squarefoot which seems accurate. However since i have ethernet from router to extender and using as access point, the speed im getting is 90mbps?? Im not sure why. The cable rated which i double checked. Any ideas. My speed test reads that 90 right next to extender and some feet away. My other devices test at 500-900 since i have verizon fios gig. Just looking for why. I am going to go with and extender with more covage, maybe a couple to cover more area and i guess a faster extender to get higher speed? Not that i need much. Just does not make sense and not sure I’m a fan of access point because I have to switch my WiFi on device. I’d like the Convenience of extending so I don’t have to do anything and my continued covers is just there. Does that make sense? Your thoughts and others please thank you
Aha. I just saw this. After you said it. Good call. I thought it was up to 1200mbps. good call and makes sense. I had a tv once that had the same thing. An old sony bravia the ethernet port was capped at 100. Thanks alot. Im considering your suggestion as im looking for faster speed and most def more coverage.
Let me know if you can see these pics im looking at as options. How about if i want an extender to plug from my router to extender no access point but just to extend coverage while mainting good high speed? What do you think of these options and or any suggestions. gig ethernet port of coarse and im liking the 10,000 sq ft of coverage or more..🤔
To extend your WiFi coverage from your basement to your garage with a solid connection, you should consider a WiFi access point (AP) or a mesh system. Since you want a wired connection, here are a couple of options:
Wired Access Point: A device like the Ubiquiti UniFi AC Lite or TP-Link EAP225 can be connected via Ethernet and placed in your garage. These are known for stable, reliable connections and can easily cover large areas.
Mesh System: If you’re looking for an easy-to-expand solution, a mesh system like the Netgear Orbi or TP-Link Deco could work well. Just connect one unit to your router via Ethernet in the basement, and place the other in your garage.
Both solutions offer great performance and stability with the Ethern
Okay guys. I got tp link re815xe axe5400 range extender. I was able to set up using app. I realized that it seemed begin in access mode or a sepearate wifi name. I researched and found that if i removed the ext part of name that i would not have to manually switch between wifis on my phone for example. It switches auto as i wanted depening on range. It seems to be working perfectly. Speed is great as well as coverage! It seems to be working fine and there is 2 out of 3 bars of signal between my router and this extender. It does not seem like i can use ethernet cable from router to extender. The port on extender only seems to work for devices. Is that right? From looks of my set up, testing range and speeds dont seem like i even need it. Just curious and the fanatic in me wants to have 3 out 3 green wifi bars. Lol Pleaae let me know your thoughts
You'd have to ask specifically onthe tp-link forums on changes to it but usually you set it up in access point mode and then hardwire it to the router. Otherwise it defaults to extender mode.
