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Does the NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2200 work well if placed far away from the modem?

pambarletta
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Does the NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2200 work well if placed far away from the modem?

I need a dual band wifi extender to reach a room in a basement. The modem is in the ground level, so they will be far apart. Is the NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2200 EX7300 adecuate for this use, or should a go with a NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Desktop WiFi Range Extender (EX7000-100NAS)? Thanks in advance!

Model: EX7300|AC2200 Nighthawk X4 Wall-plug Range Extender
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TheEther
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Re: Does the NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2200 work well if placed far away from the modem?

Either will work.  If you go with an extender, be sure to get one that supports Access Point mode.  Not all do.  The EX7000 and EX7300 should be ok, but double check the online manuals.

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TheEther
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Re: Does the NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2200 work well if placed far away from the modem?

It's impossible to say.  We're talking about Wi-Fi, so there are many factors.  Distance, number and type of walls, radio interference and neighboring Wi-Fi networks can all cause problems.

 

You would be much better off with a wired connection between the modem and the extender.  An Ethernet connection will be the best, but if you have coax then that will be work using MoCA adapters.

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pambarletta
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Re: Does the NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2200 work well if placed far away from the modem?

Thank you for your answer TheEther! I have coax connection, so I'll better get 2 Moca Adapters..

Which device should I plug to the Moca adapter in the room I want to bring Wifi to? An extender o a router? Tks! 🙂

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TheEther
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Re: Does the NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2200 work well if placed far away from the modem?

Either will work.  If you go with an extender, be sure to get one that supports Access Point mode.  Not all do.  The EX7000 and EX7300 should be ok, but double check the online manuals.

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pambarletta
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Re: Does the NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2200 work well if placed far away from the modem?

Thank you very much!!! I've learned something new today 🙂

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