I need to replace my wireless router. Will this product do the trick? What's the difference between a wireless router & a wifi extender? null

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Rich · Accepted Answer

Yes, router acts as both an access point and a wifi extender

dlfinnan · Answer

A WiFi router is a router with an integrated WAP (Wireless Access Point). A router is the main device you need to share an Internet connection from your ISP with multiple devices. The other devices you reference are all used to extend the WiFi signal from your router, to a further distance. WiFi signal range is limited and reduced by obstructions such as walls, appliances, etc. In order to get good WiFi coverage in many homes, WiFi extender(s) are used. You place them near the point of a poor signal and its extends it. However, most extenders, not all, cut the signal strength in half. Please note that.

Answered by dlfinnan 6 years ago

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riggs · Answer

Works great as it has an extender I’m not sure if it works great as a router finding right spot is the key to great range. Will probably work great as a wireless router also

Netgear Support · Answer

Hi John, This product will connect to a router to extend the network. This will not be able to replace a router. - NETGEAR Team

“I need to replace my wireless router. Will this product do the trick? What's the difference between a wireless router & a wifi extender?”

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