NETGEAR - Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender with Ethernet port

NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender: Broaden your network connection with a range extender that gives you extra Wi-Fi coverage in your home. Smart LED indicators will direct you to the optimal location to plug the extender into the wall, so you can easily enjoy improved range and speed on your mobile and wired devices. Save on data usage by connecting your smartphone or tablet to your home network.

where should i put the device next to my router or the opposite side of the house

Put the extender next to the devices you want to use. It won't do you any good to place it near your wireless router because the purpose is to extend your router signal further than it already does and placing the extender closer to the devices you will be using will give you the benefit.

8 years, 6 months ago

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JasonM

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Providence, RI

NETGEAR - Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender with Ethernet port

NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender: Broaden your network connection with a range extender that gives you extra Wi-Fi coverage in your home. Smart LED indicators will direct you to the optimal location to plug the extender into the wall, so you can easily enjoy improved range and speed on your mobile and wired devices. Save on data usage by connecting your smartphone or tablet to your home network.

compatibility

will this work well with my Roku which is on top floor of house,and router is on bottom?I,m trying for a good streaming option for my Roku...thank you

I replaced my cheapo TP-Link extender ($19.99) with this Netgear extender for $42 and I'm VERY SATISFIED. I have a Roku 4 that can output 4K to my Sharp 70" 4K TV and have the Fios Quantum Gatway router from Verizon and my Internet speed is 50/50 Mbps. Unfortunately my router is upstairs and the Roku 4 and TV are in the basement so I could only get about 12 Mbps over WiFi from the Roku 4 in the basement (4K needs about 15 Mbps). So, I set up this Netgear extender, ran an Ethernet cable from the extender to the Roku 4 and now I'm getting about 30 Mbps in the basement and the 4K signal looks AMAZING on my TV. The difference between 4K and 1080p on a large TV (60"+) is noticeable and I have to say House of Cards streamed through Netflix in 4K looks even better than it does on Blu-ray with my PS4. I highly recommend this extender, but use with Ethernet cable for best results when streaming.

8 years, 6 months ago

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Posted by:

JasonM

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Providence, RI

NETGEAR - Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender with Ethernet port

NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender: Broaden your network connection with a range extender that gives you extra Wi-Fi coverage in your home. Smart LED indicators will direct you to the optimal location to plug the extender into the wall, so you can easily enjoy improved range and speed on your mobile and wired devices. Save on data usage by connecting your smartphone or tablet to your home network.

Does this device also increase the internet speed?

We have a Netgear router hooked into our PC, but have slow internet service through our provider. We now have a Smart TV upstairs away from the router, and wonder if we will need this device to increase signal and also help with speed? We also use IPads, phones and laptops. And would I place the extender upstairs near the TV?

The technical answer to your question is you can never get higher Internet speed than what your service provider gives you. However if, for example, you're supposed to be getting 20 Mbps, but your devices are a good distance from your wireless router and you are only able to get about 5 Mbps, then using this extender can probably get you about 15 Mbps, but never more than 20 Mbps. It will also help to run an Ethernet cable from the extender to whatever device you're using if you want the highest speed possible from the extender.

8 years, 6 months ago

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Posted by:

JasonM

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Providence, RI

NETGEAR - Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender with Ethernet port

NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender: Broaden your network connection with a range extender that gives you extra Wi-Fi coverage in your home. Smart LED indicators will direct you to the optimal location to plug the extender into the wall, so you can easily enjoy improved range and speed on your mobile and wired devices. Save on data usage by connecting your smartphone or tablet to your home network.

WiFi extender

My router is on the roof of a shop about 100 metres from our boat. On my nexus7 tablet I get about 1mps and on the laptop using a rocket antenna about 5mps. Can you tell me if you make a range extender we could use on the boat at this range that would boost the signal and give us more MPs to watch YouTube and videos on the net. We are in France and are using SFR as our internet provider. Cheers Pete

It should work for you. I replaced my cheapo TP-Link extender ($19.99) with this Netgear extender for $42 and I'm VERY SATISFIED. I have a Roku 4 that can output 4K to my Sharp 70" 4K TV and have the Fios Quantum Gatway router from Verizon and my Internet speed is 50/50 Mbps. Unfortunately my router is upstairs and the Roku 4 and TV are in the basement so I could only get about 12 Mbps over WiFi from the Roku 4 in the basement (4K needs about 15 Mbps). So, I set up this Netgear extender, ran an Ethernet cable from the extender to the Roku 4 and now I'm getting about 30 Mbps in the basement and the 4K signal looks AMAZING on my TV. The difference between 4K and 1080p on a large TV (60"+) is noticeable and I have to say House of Cards streamed through Netflix in 4K looks even better than it does on Blu-ray with my PS4. I highly recommend this extender, but use with Ethernet cable for best results when streaming.

8 years, 6 months ago

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Posted by:

JasonM

from

Providence, RI

NETGEAR - Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender with Ethernet port

NETGEAR Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender: Broaden your network connection with a range extender that gives you extra Wi-Fi coverage in your home. Smart LED indicators will direct you to the optimal location to plug the extender into the wall, so you can easily enjoy improved range and speed on your mobile and wired devices. Save on data usage by connecting your smartphone or tablet to your home network.

Would connection through a floor be an issue?

My computer in my room typically has poor connection to the router, and occasionally, the connection drops. I was thinking about getting a WiFi booster for my room, which has a floor in between it and the router. First of all, would this solve the problem? Also, would the floor interfere with the connection to the booster?

Absolutely. I replaced my cheapo TP-Link extender ($19.99) with this Netgear extender for $42 and I'm VERY SATISFIED. I have a Roku 4 that can output 4K to my Sharp 70" 4K TV and have the Fios Quantum Gatway router from Verizon and my Internet speed is 50/50 Mbps. Unfortunately my router is upstairs and the Roku 4 and TV are in the basement so I could only get about 12 Mbps over WiFi from the Roku 4 in the basement (4K needs about 15 Mbps). So, I set up this Netgear extender, ran an Ethernet cable from the extender to the Roku 4 and now I'm getting about 30 Mbps in the basement and the 4K signal looks AMAZING on my TV. The difference between 4K and 1080p on a large TV (60"+) is noticeable and I have to say House of Cards streamed through Netflix in 4K looks even better than it does on Blu-ray with my PS4. I highly recommend this extender, but use with Ethernet cable for best results when streaming.

8 years, 6 months ago

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Posted by:

JasonM

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Providence, RI