Can I connect a range extender to my router through ethernet cable?
Yes, but technically you will be creating an(other) access point to your network, not a range extension, so you’ll need an access point (or a WIFI router with disabled DHCP and NAT services, and in this case: Do not use the WAN port, but one of the Ethernet ports to link to the main router).A range extender retransmits WIFI signals from close by devices to an access point. An access point can be seen as a WIFI to Ethernet bridge.The new access point can have the same SSID as your primary WIFI access point, so you can travel from area to area without losing connections.
Do wifi range extenders slow your internet speed?
The speed of your Internet connection is governed by your ISP and your router (and your modem if this is a separate box). Ethernet (wired connections) and WiFi are simply different connections between the router and the connected devices. In many home installations, the Internet connection is the slowest network link. If the amount of Internet traffic using the WiFi is sufficiently large it can affect the volume of Internet traffic that is available for Ethernet devices. WiFi traffic using a range extender will be slower than for WiFi devices connecting directly to the router. This is because a range extender is a store and forward device. Every packet using the range extender has to make two radio hops rather the one hop for a direct connection. This will explain why a WiFi range extender will improve Ethernet to Internet performance as the WiFi traffic will be slowed by the extender. The range extenders will only slow down Internet speed for those wireless devices that are using the extenders. I hope this helps.
"Actiontec WCB6200Q Wifi Extender" No Internet Access?
Hello, I have a "Actiontec WCB6200Q" Wireless Extender. It's connected directly to the wall. All the lights on the WiFi Extender are not blinking. When I try connecting with multiple devices to the WiFi Extender it gives me an error on every device saying "No Internet Access" (Even with a Ethernet Cable). It doesn't have the same password as the Modem either. Please Help!!
How effective is using two extenders with one Wi-Fi router?
An extender is fine for a limited application but should not be relied upon as a complete network solution. If you need two extenders, consider a Wireless Access Point. Or a mesh network, especially if your house is large.As an example, I have a two story house. Primary wifi 2.4 and 5.0 Ghz coverage for the first floor is covered by my router. That covers a wifi printer, a roku, a wired pc.Four smartphones, two kindles, and two laptops roam both floors but the laptops tend to be on second floor.A Wired Access Point is on the second floor in an office and provides 2.4 and 5.0 Ghz coverage for the floor. A wired pc and wired NAS are in the office, and both have dual NICs which are technically “aggregated”. To get better throughput, I need to replace my current switch with a smart smart switch and enable LACP. Obviously, the WAP is wired. I actually bought a router because it was cheaper than a WAP, then disabled DHCP so technically acts as a WAP.There is a dead zone in the second floor bathroom, which is in the farthest corner from the office. Plus i suspect green board backing behind the shower interferes with the signal. Because I like to use my smartphone in the morning while getting ready for work, I bought an inexpensive 2.4 Ghz extender.Extenders are generally half duplex, meaning they can either broadcast or receive. My WAP is full duplex and has multiple internal antenna, so it can broadcast and receive from several parties at the same time. But the price ($15) was right, much cheaper than a $150–$200 WAP, did not require me pulling ethernet wire into bathroom for a WAP, and the signal was satisfactory for my need.