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dajack
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Hace 3 años

New 5g internet gateway

I need help on purchasing a wifi signal extender that will work with my 5g gateway. Currently my devices are still 2.4ghz and 5ghz so the extender I purchase would need to be backward compatible until I can upgrade our current devices to 5g 

  • dajack,

     

    For home use, these would be my requirements:

    WPA3 capable (which is PMF/802.11w capacidad)

    Operates on both 2.4 Ghz y 5 Ghz

    HQ in USA (Netgear, Linksys, etc)

     

    I would consider something like this if you’re just looking for small and pluggable to outlet

    https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-WiFi-Range-Extender-EAX12/dp/B099GLVBGP

     

    You could find many routers that act as an extender/repeater but I think the above is what you were seeking.

     

    Nice to have would be 802.11s (mesh) and expandable. This Google Nest Wifi system seems pretty good:

    Nest Wifi - Mesh Router - Google Store

    You would configure your T-Mobile router in bridge mode.

     

    -Jason

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    rosepete
    Network Novice

    Hey Jason.  Can you tell me how to configure the T-Mobile %g gateway in bridge mode?

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    rosepete
    Network Novice

    Yep, I know.  I was just hoping (but not expecting) that the previous commenter had received a magic firmware update, or had discovered a hidden way to configure it.  Sigh..  Maybe someday.