Re: Looking for wifi extender for 2 xbox one consoles being used at same time
Can you post the model number of the Netgear device? There are a couple of router models that provide AC1750, but no currently shipping extenders. We need to know what you actually have (and if it is a router or something else).
Also, if you could provide the model of the xfinity router, that would be helpful too.
Re: Looking for wifi extender for 2 xbox one consoles being used at same time
My netgear is R6700 and the xfinity one is Xb6-T which is the newest 1g one. They said would be faster but it hasn't been.
So they have 2 options of wifi but still lagging in the room next to these units. I didn't know if having 2 makes it worse...so was looking for someway to fix this. The xfinity tech says my netgear is a good one and they should be fine with that but maybe as 2 xboxes working at the same time??? not sure, thanks for all your help
My netgear is R6700 and the xfinity one is Xb6-T which is the newest 1g one.
This helps. The R6700 has better wifi than the Xb6-T, so you should turn the WiFi radios off in the Xb6-T.
About how far is the R6700 from the two Xbox consoles? How many walls/floors in between?
Can you connect a laptop or a mobile device to the R6700 and run a speedtest? If so, what results do you get near the two consoles, and what results do you get when you are near by the R6700?
That is because you are connecting through two routers. That can be avoided by changing the Netgear router to AP mode, but it's fine to leave it alone.
I did the speed test near router and is download 11.7 Upload 41.7 Ping 12ms Jitter 88ms Loss -%
I did the speed test near their xboxes and is download .11 updoate 5.8 Ping 13ms Jitter 3.2ms Loss -%
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Usually download is faster than upload - did you get those reversed? Anyway, you are seeing a big dropoff in speed.
If you are using 5 ghz wifi in the consoles, try connecting the consoles at 2.4 ghz. 2.4 ghz has more range, so it might end up faster.
If that doesn't help (or doesn't help enough), then an extender sounds like a good option. You'd put the extender part way between the routers and the consoles - so it will get a good signal from each.
If you want a plug-in style, the EX6400 would be a good choice for your router. It is a bit large - if that's an issue, perhaps go with the EX6110 or EX6120. They aren't quite as fast, but they should be enough to keep up with your internet speed.
If you want a free-standing unit (about the size of a router), then the EX6200 or the EX7000 would both work.
bear with me here....kinda a rookie but I don't see router options of 2.4 or 5? how do you change those? to see if faster?
When you are close to the router, 5Ghz will give you faster speeds. But as you get further away, the 5Ghz speed drops more quickly than the 2.4 ghz. You eventually reach a crossover point, where 2.4 ghz becomes faster.
In the R6700, look at the wireless settings page. You should see the configuration for both the 5 ghz and 2.4 ghz radios there (though you might need to scroll down to see the 5 ghz settings). In most routers, the network names (SSIDs) are different for the two bands (and if they are set the same in your case, you can change one of them). Using different names lets you choose which band you want to connect to.
Well, it's possible that using 2.4 ghz will give you the performance you need. If so, that's the simplest option.
But if it doesn't, then an extender is a good option and is cost effective.
The best option would be to replace your R6700 with an Orbi (for example an RBK40). Your router is uses 802.11n wifi; it doesn't support the newer and faster 802.11ac. Orbi does. The Orbi satellite is like an extender, but is fully integrated into the Orbi system.
