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Netgear EX7000 signal strength/ antenna dbi ?
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Netgear EX7000 signal strength/ antenna dbi ?
I recieved my EX7000 and connected as an access point -so that it provides wifi for the two floors in my apartment (replacing my Asus RT-AC66U -which was also setup as an access point) -I purchased the EX7000 for its 700wm signal power output -as well as its high speeds.
Using Netgear's Wifi Analyser App I went around my apartment checking the signal strength in several areas and would like to check with other users out there the kind of values that they would expect.
Note: the channels are clear
2.4Ghz:
0m/0ft: -17dBm (on top of EX7000)
2m/6ft: -40dBm (line of sight)
3m/12ft: -45dbm (adjacent room - through hollow wall)
5m/15ft: -65dBm (downstairs - through concreate floor)
5Ghz
0m/0ft: -17dBm (on top of EX7000)
2m/6ft: -40dBm (line of sight)
3m/12ft: -50dbm (adjacent room - through hollow wall)
5m/15ft: -75dBm (downstairs - through concreate floor)
Do these values look typical ? as I am only seeing a slight increase in dBm (2 or 3 dBm) compared to that of the Asus -to be honest I thought that the extra power 700mw compare to that of the Asus's <180mw would of boosted it big time!
Also, what are the EX7000 antenna's dBi rated at? -as I am considering on of getting some with a higher gain.
I would appreciate any insight
Cheers
(btw: I am aware that 5ghz range is shorter than that of 2.4Ghz -as well as a wifi's typical donnut style signal dispersion)
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Re: Netgear EX7000 signal strength/ antenna dbi ?
Hi Norsten,
The external antennas are 5 dBi
Please also be aware replacing the antenna may void your warranty.
Regards,
Nhann
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