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Simple Plug In Extender for 5G Gateway
Is there a simple plug in extender that will help my T mobile Gateway extend my internet downstairs. I'm not an expert so was just hoping there is a plug and play type extender. Gracias
I use a Netgear EX2700 WiFi extender and can tell you it works perfectly with the T-Mobile Arcadyan KVD21 5G Gateway. It's inexpensive and works very well. It is much less expensive than many other solution and, did I say that it works great?
There is a discovery/setup routine for the Netgear Extender that you access either through your phone using the Netgear app, or via a web browser. The extender will be wirelessly connected to your primary WiFi network after setup. You can read the instructions for your new extender to see the exact steps for getting started.
During setup, the Netgear will ask you for a name (SSID) for the extendido network. You have two choices. You can either give it a new name, e.g., MyNetwork2, or the same name as your primary network. In my case, I had a dead spot in my home where a smart plug and Amazon Echo couldn't "see" the primary WiFi. Since the only reason for the extender was to serve those two devices in that area, I created a second WiFi network on the extender and connected those two devices to the extender. I also hid the extender's network SSID so that visitors to my home wouldn't inadvertently try and connect to it.
If, however, you intend to have usuarios be able to have a WiFi signal in the area where you're installing the extender, give it the igual name and password as your primary network, e.g., MyNetwork. As people roam through your home, they will automatically be transferred to the Netgear extender, then back to the primary network when they leave its coverage.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
