NETGEAR - Nighthawk AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Mesh Capable Wi-Fi Range Extender
- Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Speed: 1900 gigabits per second (The maximum rate at which data is transferred between a network device and wireless router.)
- Wireless Standard: AC (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Wi-Fi Range: 10000 square feet (The device will provide a Wi-Fi connection to this approximate area.)
- Band Technology: Dual (Refers to the number of frequency bands used to wirelessly transmit an internet signal. For example, dual-band devices may use one 2.4 and one 5 GHz band, while tri-band devices may use one 2.4 and two 5 GHz bands. Multiple bands also provide more flexibility for designating connected devices to specific band use.)
- Frequency Band: 2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz (Bands may be grouped into categories such as low- and high-band VHF (Very High Frequency), low- and high-band UHF (Ultra High Frequency), or certain frequency channels (measured in MHz or GHz). Generally, higher frequencies transmit information faster but have shorter range than lower frequencies.)
- Antenna Type: External
- Number of Antennas: 3
- Number of LAN Ports: 5 (Number of devices able to be connected to the Local Area Network (LAN). LAN ports allow wired connections to other networking devices (wireless access points, range extenders, etc.) in order to share the internet connection received through a WAN port.)
- Number of PoE (Power over Ethernet) Ports: 5 (Allow connection of a single cable that provides both data connection and electrical power (Power over Ethernet).)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- General
- Product Name: Nighthawk AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Mesh Capable Wi-Fi Range Extender
- Brand: NETGEAR
- Model Number: EX7000-100NAS
- Network
- Wi-Fi Range: 10000 square feet (The device will provide a Wi-Fi connection to this approximate area.)
- Attached Antenna: false
- Minimum Frequency: 2400 megahertz (The lowest signal frequency that the device is able to amplify or transmit. The higher the frequency, the more data that can be transmitted and the more easily the signal is attenuated (weakened over distance/passing through buildings).)
- Maximum Frequency: 5 gigahertz (The highest signal frequency that the device is able to amplify or transmit. Generally, the higher the frequency, the more data that can be transmitted and the more likely the signal is attenuated (weakened over distance/passing through buildings).)
- Maximum Coverage Area: 10000 square feet
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 5 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Features
- Overload Protection: true (Features intended to protect the product from damage and overheating caused by overload.)
- Ports
- Number Of USB Port(s): 1 (The total number of USB ports including all generations and versions.)
- Compatibility
- System Requirements: 2.4GHz and/or 5.0GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi router or gateway; Microsoft Internet Explorer 8.0, Firefox 20, Safari 5.1 or Google Chrome 25.0 or later (The software that a product must have for it to be able to integrate with another product.)
- Security
- Security Features: WPA/WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access) and WEP
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 9.92 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 1.22 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 6.85 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.44 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 90 days
- Other
- UPC: 606449105582
The NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 WiFi Range Extender boosts your existing network range & speed, delivering extreme dual band WiFi up to 1900Mbps. The 700mW high-powered amplifiers provide extreme range, while the dual core 800MHz processor enables maximum WiFi performance.
- Boost WiFi: Improve range & speed of your existing WiFi network up to 1900 Mbps.
- FastLane Technology: Use both WiFi bands to establish one super high-speed connection; ideal for HD streaming & gaming.
- 5 Gigabit Ethernet Ports: Connect up to five wired devices like Blu-ray players, game consoles, smart TVs or streaming players to your WiFi network.
- 3 External Antennas: For better WiFi coverage & more speed.
- Super speed USB 3.0: Faster USB connection to your computer, up to 10 times faster than USB 2.0.
- Ultimate Range: 700 mW high-power amplifiers for maximum WiFi coverage.
- Two WiFi Modes: Extender mode to boost existing WiFi Access Point mode to create new AC WiFi access.
- Parental Controls: Access scheduling for parental controls.
- Wireless Printing: Print documents & photos to any USB printer connected to the WiFi Range Extender.
- WiFi Analytics App: Get advanced analytics to optimize your existing or newly extended WiFi network.
Whats Included
- AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX7000)
- Installation Guide
Q: Does it need to be wired or will it wirelessly extend the network?
A: No doesn't need to be wired. The Extender pick up your wireless router signal. All you need is and electrical outlet to plug the Extender.
Q: Can this use the same SSID as my existing router?
A: You could be would not recommend it. As far as changing networks almost every wireless device has the option to connect to a more desired/stronger network so to speak, I would just be sure that is turned on on your devices and let them and the network decide which one is best, Just because you have 5 bars of Wireless on one network does not necessarily mean you will have better performance/speed than on one that gives you only 3 bars. those 5 bars may only be broadcasting in the 2.4Ghz band and only give you XX MB speed or not providing any network connection just SSID where the other could be faster and better. Always let your device(s) decide is the best option 17 year I.T tech A+/N+/S+ certified
A: Anne -- The Nighthawk works great in my 135 year old home. I have the same type of "real" plaster and lath walls. This unit does a great job.
Q: Range
A: You probably will need some device in the barn, depending on where the router is placed and what's between the router and wherever you will use it in the pole barn. My recommendation is to bury an Ethernet cable between the router and the barn and put a smaller router like Netgear's N900 router (which you configure in bridged mode to be a Wireless Access Point) in the barn to provide the signal you need. The router you buy for the barn will be dictated by the size of the barn and where you need the signal to be strong. You can buy bulk 500' Ethernet wire in a box (you'll need to buy the plenum cable, not the riser). You'll also need to put cable ends on it, but it is the most reliable connection you can have between two buildings on a farm. The main issue with a wireless range extender is that the WRE must get a strong enough signal from the router to repeat the signal with reliability. So it may need to be placed between the two buildings, which places it in the weather (plus it will need power).
A: The service you are using does not matter. All this does is pick up a very weak signal, then create a localized boosted version for you to connect to. It still has to do its best with that weak signal. If your router is in a location where it gives you a full, unobstructed signal, and about 125 feet away you are still getting a 10-20% signal strength, place this at that point and it will give you a "new:" network name that is full strength. Another 125 feet away, that might once again reduce to 10-20%. Keep in mind that now all your signals are going across to that 10-20%, then this extended is communicating BACK to the modem at 10-20% strength again. Your original modem wireless network name might be HOMEBASE. Using this extender, you'll create a new name such as HOMEBASE_EXT, and that's the one you will use. Technically, you could get 2 of these and then place them at each 85 foot interval, and maybe get a little better strength at each. But then HOMEBASE_EXT2 will still be communicating with HOMEBASE_EXT, and then it communicates with HOMEBASE. You're literally creating a bunch of "cell towers" to pass along a signal. That's all this is doing.
Q: Will this work with Windstream?
A: Yes, this will work with Windstream.
A: Thanks for all your input but i never had success streaming so i bought the NETGEAR - Nighthawk AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit Wi-Fi Range Extender and that did the trick.
Q: Would a power line adapter also be beneficial in addition to this?
A: Iron Chick, That sounds about right, except I don't think you'll need the Powerline adapter if it can get the extended signal. However, if Ethernet is all it can use (as opposed to wireless), then you WOULD need the Powerline equipment. You just need to know that Powerline devices require that both outlets you plug them into be on the same circuit panel.
