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Liz-S's avatar
Liz-S
Aspirant
Aug 03, 2018

Netgear Wifi range extender work with Linksys Velop system?

Does anyone know if I can use a wifi extender with the Linksys Velop mesh network? I need to set up a VoIP phone, which has to be connected to the network via ethernet. We have no ethernet wiring in my office. Looking for a less expensive option than adding another node to the network. 

Any help would be appreciated! 

Thanks!

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4 Replies

  • DexterJB's avatar
    DexterJB
    NETGEAR Moderator
    Aug 07, 2018

    Hi Liz-S,

     

    Welcome to the community!

     

    NETGEAR extenders can connect to majority, if not all, routers including mesh systems.

     

    Regards,

     

    Dexter

    Community Team

    • Liz-S's avatar
      Liz-S
      Aspirant
      Aug 07, 2018

      Thank you for your response! Now hoping I have chosen one that will work to solve my connection issue.

       

  • PreetiM's avatar
    PreetiM
    Aspirant
    Dec 28, 2018

    Instead of adding range extender to the network, add new Velop Node to the network. This will give you more coverage as well as good wifi network speed. Usually range extender will half the network speed.

    • StephenB's avatar
      StephenB
      Guru - Experienced User
      Dec 28, 2018
      PreetiM wrote:

      Usually range extender will half the network speed.

      A Netgear Triband extender won't (assuming it is close enough to connect to the router mesh over 5 ghz).

       

      PreetiM wrote:

      Instead of adding range extender to the network, add new Velop Node to the network.

      I agree that Liz-S should look at that option first.