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Firmware updated EX8000 keeps dropping Internet
Hi all,
I have read about multiple issued relating to the R8000 but I seem to be experiencing a similar issue with your EX8000 mesh range extender.I regularly experience an issue (perhaps once ...
So now that we have all have confirmed that Netgear extenders are a piece of junk and we have all return them, what can it be replaced with? I was thinking of getting 2 of these https://www.asus.com/ca-en/Networking/RT-AC3100/
I don't need a tri-band extender so I just ordered this last night:
https://www.wavlink.com/en_us/product/WL-WN579X3.html
I need at least 2 hardwired ETH ports and this device has them.
Looks like newegg has best deal and a good return policy, which is key when buying stuff like this. Need enough time to fully test it.
So I bought this device as a replacement for an EX8000 and a refurb EX6100, which both are junk and wasted a lot of my time.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6PF7AK3743
I have 2 clients hardwired into this, one of which is sending data 24/7. I have been running this for a few days now and I am completely happy. Speed is stable and wifi signal is really strong/stable for other clients (ROKUs/phones/laptops).
The setup GUI is obviously Chinese developed but useable. I'll post an update again one last time later on because sometimes it takes a few weeks to get a final verdict.
I'm still very happy with this Chinese made Wavelink extender. Excellent range and STABLE!
Unfortunately, after trying for a few days, upgrading, downgrading the firmware. Rebooting, factory resetting, every time I try to connect my Apple devices to the extender, the wifi network comes crashing down. It's unfortunate because the Nighthawk router I have works very well, but has a weak signal upstairs.
Ultimately, I ended up going with a Linksys AC3000 Max-Stream Tri-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender. So far it is working perfectly. Wish Netgear would fix the issue, they are losing customers. Not sure why they wouldn't fix such a huge issue with their range extenders.
I threw everything I could along for 6 months with Netgear level 1 support up until they deciding to refund in full after they had sent me a replacement unit.
I am happy to have rid of the unit has it was taking up most of my time trying to figure out what the issue could have been.
Thank James408 for the heads up on the Linksys AC3000 Max-Stream Tri-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender! I just purchased one from Amazon and will report back the status.