NETGEAR - Nighthawk AC1900 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Range Extender - White
User rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars with 1202 reviews.
4.3(1,202 Reviews)- 37 Answered Questions
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Description
Features
Create your own Mesh Network
This Mesh Wi-Fi Extender improves coverage and works with your home Wi-Fi to create a powerful Wi-Fi System.
Smart Roaming
Freely move around your home without the fear of disconnecting. The Wi-Fi Mesh extender automatically hands off your connection between your router and extender.
One Wi-Fi Name
Creates a single network and extends coverage of your home's Wi-Fi with one Wi-Fi name and security password.
Works with your Existing Wi-Fi
Easily creates an extended mesh Wi-Fi system with your existing gateway, router, or ISP provided gateway.
Dual band Wi-Fi up to 1.9Gbps
Extends 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi signals from existing Wi-Fi routers for better range.
Smart Connect
Intelligently selects the optimal Wi-Fi band for every device.
Max Coverage
High power amplifiers and internal antenna array increase whole-home coverage.
MU-MIMO
Simultaneous streaming to multiple devices.
*Note for existing users: Update the firmware of your Mesh Extender to receive the new Mesh Wi-Fi firmware features.
What's Included
- AC1900 Mesh Wi-Fi Range Extender (EX6400)
- Quick start guide
Q: QuestionIs this device simple to install? Just plug in to electrical socket? Having problems with service in parts of a large home and bad towers in the area.
Asked by Johnnny11.
- A:Answer It is not complicated to install but it is not as simple as just plugging it into an electrical outlet. If the intent of your decision to purchase this product is to extend the range of your primary WiFi network - you will need to know how to connect to your primary WiFi. E.g. SSID (Name of your network) and password. If you know how to connect your phone and other devices to your WiFi, you have the ability to set this extender up. The instructions will direct you to plug it into an electrical outlet near your current WiFi (usually built into your modem) and direct you to connect either a laptop or phone to the default SSID for the range extender via a URL. From there, you will go through a simple setup process that will connect the extender to your primary WiFi. When you are done, you can unplug the extender and plug it into a outlet that is approximately half the distance from the location you need better coverage in and it should turn on and automatically connect to your primary WiFi if you configured it correctly. However, while relatively easy to set up and less expensive, I would advise that you consider a mesh extender vs. a range extender like this one. The main reason that I recommend the mesh extender, which is more expensive, is that you do not have to switch back and forth with different SSIDs. For example, if your primary SSID is "ALPHA", this range extender could be configured with an "ALPHA-2GEXT" and a "ALPHA-5GEXT" (or other similar name) but it cannot be the exact same SSID as your primary WiFi. If you travel back and forth in your house with a device like your phone or laptop, you will have to switch to use the WiFi with the best signal in your home. With a mesh extender, the SSID remains the same name and you don't have to switch back and forth with different SSIDs in your home. If you can afford it - go with the mesh extender (also just as easy to set up).
Answered by TheMout
Q: QuestionWE had this for a week and it worked great. Today the connection to the router dropped and we have tried every area to reconnect and even tried with an ethernet and next to the router and it will not reconnect to the router...anyone else have this happen?
Asked by Flipper.
- A:Answer Try unplugging the extender and the modem for a minute and then plug them in and check that he lights on the extender are working. Power fluctuations can cause your problem.
Answered by TeeDub
Q: QuestionI want to extend my WiFi signal but I also want to plug my smart TV into it via LAN cable. When in use as an extender, will the LAN port work that way?
Asked by Enough2bdangerous.
- A:Answer Yes. You can use the ethernet port to connect to your smart tv.
Answered by TeeDub
Q: QuestionHello, does the Netgear 1900 compatible with the Netgear 1200 which I am currently using with the Spectrum Ubee cable/wifi modem which runs at 2.4 and 5? In other words can I have both wireless extenders in different part of our 2 storey home?
Asked by TomG.
- A:Answer Yes, this is compatible.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
Q: QuestionDoes this use the same SSID (wifi network name) or does this create a new SSID (different than your home wifi name)? I read somewhere that some wifi extenders create a new SSID.
Asked by DK.
- A:Answer It creates a new SSID with the suffix "EXT" for extension. It is dual band so actually creates two new SSIDs - one for 2.5G and one for 5G.
Answered by SUPbro
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