EX2700 OR EX3700 AS ACCESS POINT

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Can I hardwire the 2700/3700 to an ATT Uverse Modem/Router? I have tried other extenders and they seem to be unreliable (dropping connection for example). I was thinking that hardwiring would make it more reliable and still boost my wireless network signal. I am assuming the SSID would be the same as my current wireless network, correct?

Any information would be much appreciated!

TheEther · Answer

You&nbsp;cannot hardwire the EX2700 to a router.&nbsp;You&nbsp;can&nbsp;hardwire the EX3700 to a router.&nbsp;Hardwiring is definitely more reliable and efficient. &nbsp;There isn't the 50% speed penalty normally experienced with wireless range extenders.&nbsp;The SSID can be the same or different.

talljr1 · Answer

Thank you very much and just so I am clear, this is how it will work.

I can run an ethernet cable from my UVERSE Router/Modem to the EX3700. The Uverse unit will still have WIFI via my current SSID. When I setup the EX3700, I can name that WIFI SSID the same name, correct? That way, when I move between the zones or access points, it will pick up the strongest signal.

talljr1 · Answer

I'm glad I read the reviews on Newegg to discover the Ethernet port is not a 1GB port. Not really worth it to run a hard line to my router if I am only getting 100mb.

TheEther · Answer

talljr1 wrote:Thank you very much and just so I am clear, this is how it will work.&nbsp;I can run an ethernet cable from my UVERSE Router/Modem to the EX3700. The Uverse unit will still have WIFI via my current SSID. When I setup the EX3700, I can name that WIFI SSID the same name, correct?Correct.That way, when I move between the zones or access points, it will pick up the strongest signal.&nbsp;WRT Netgear router and range extenders, that is up to the device to decide. &nbsp;&nbsp;Apple iOS devices can use 802.11k, 802.11r and 802.11v to coordinate roaming based on information provided by the network (link), but AFAIK, Netgear routers do not support these protocols. &nbsp;In the absence of this support, iPhones are notorious for not roaming to the strongest signal (see&nbsp;here&nbsp;for a description for iOS's roaming behavior). &nbsp;It's my understanding that Apple Airport Express routers do support these protocols. &nbsp;I heard that some Linksys routers now support it.&nbsp;On OSX, you can adjust the roaming behavior via the command line (see&nbsp;here).&nbsp;On Windows, any roaming behavior would be up to the Wi-Fi driver. &nbsp;Not all drivers have options to control roaming.

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EX2700 OR EX3700 AS ACCESS POINT

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