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WiFi Range Extender is connected to router but not to device
Hello, I recently bought this device and successfully installed and operated it for a week or two with no difficulty. Recently, I've had to reboot my router. I notice that the 2.4GHz and 5 GHz li...
they go on and off as devices connect to those bands on the extender.
And between your routers wifi and the different wifi bands on the extender, it leaves a lot for devices to connect to.
As well as the extender does band steering. Meaning it can move a device from 2.4ghz to 5ghz as needed for bandwidth/distance issues.
Basically trying to say you're going to have devices moving between router---extender and different bands.
they go on and off as devices connect to those bands on the extender.
And between your routers wifi and the different wifi bands on the extender, it leaves a lot for devices to connect to.
As well as the extender does band steering. Meaning it can move a device from 2.4ghz to 5ghz as needed for bandwidth/distance issues.
Basically trying to say you're going to have devices moving between router---extender and different bands.
That's really helpful, and useful to know. I had no idea it worked like that. Many thanks for taking the time and trouble to explain.