Simple Plug In Extender for 5G Gateway

I've successfully connected a NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX2800 to my 5G T-M Gateway. Fairly easy setup using the NETGEAR installation assistant referenced in the Quick Start guide. The EX2800 initially generates its own wifi network once powered on - NETGEAR_EXT. The Quick Start guide directs use of a computer or mobile device to connect to this network for accessing the install assistant. I found using a laptop was the best option. The NETGEAR installation assistant is easy to use, including letting you create your own SSID and password. I elected to use the same ones I'm using for my Gateway. So far, no connectivity issues.

As the Netgear EX2700 WiFi extender is no longer sold has anyone actually connected the 5G T-M Gateway to a  NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX2800

unknown1961 wrote:

bocaboy2591 wrote:

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?

Thanks! Do you use an ethernet plug in to a device?

Any notice of speeds dropping when doing it wirelessly?

I'm looking to get this this week, this model was available. I'm guessing it's the same just broader coverage?

NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX2800

 

How do you connect to Netgear ex5000?

Just purchased a TP Link RE305 A1200 Wi-Fi Range Extender [under $40].  Setup was a breeze.

Purchased a Netgear EX3700 and could never get it to connect to the T-Mobile 5G Hotspot Router.  I was able to connect it to my backup AT&T DSL router.  Setup was brutal.  Spent several hours trying and re-trying to get it to work with every configuration combination.

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!

How do I connect my netgear extender to T-Mobile home internet 

unknown1961 wrote:

bocaboy2591 wrote:

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?

Thanks! Do you use an ethernet plug in to a device?

Any notice of speeds dropping when doing it wirelessly?

I'm looking to get this this week, this model was available. I'm guessing it's the same just broader coverage?

NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX2800

 

How do I connect my netgear extender 2700 to my T-Mobile home internet 

I think either one would work, although the only one I have personal experience with is the EX2700.

It can handle speeds up to 300 Mbps, so it depends on the signal you "feed" it. My experience when I was an Xfinity customer with an 800 Mbps download speed, the EX2700 put out a full 300Mbps and covered the back end of my house which was a dead zone before the installation.

No need to use an Ethernet cable. Put it where it gets a signal from your TMHI and it will rebroadcast it to the area it's covering. It is basically adding an access point.

¡Buena suerte!

bocaboy2591 wrote:

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?

Thanks! Do you use an ethernet plug in to a device?

Any notice of speeds dropping when doing it wirelessly?

I'm looking to get this this week, this model was available. I'm guessing it's the same just broader coverage?

NETGEAR WiFi Range Extender EX2800