You can buy the products featured in this video here... TP-Link RE220: bit.ly/3yQjtce TP-Link RE505x: bit.ly/3oQyvKi Netgear Orbi AX6000: bit.ly/3fMaBLT Nest Wifi (2-pack): bit.ly/34kidzT *CNET may get a commission from these offers.
Why is Orbi still 700 bucks, it's been a year now. But it looks like Orbi might be the one that supports other Modems? Because the alst I saw, Tp-link Mesh only supports Mesh modems or something. SO confusing. What other descent WIFI 6 Mesh extenders are there?
Thank you. I used to plug my extender in the dead zone. I learnt from this video to plug it in the closest location possible where it can receive a strong connection.
The problem with the extender is that it is actually a different wifi device. With more and more people using cellphones and tablets, it is common that some spots have weak signals but still connected. It requires you manually switch between the main wifi router and the extender. This is ok for me but for the elders and young kids, it is challenging. That's why I prefer mesh routers over the extender.
The thing is I find it hard searching for WIFI 6 Mesh extenders that support other modems or routers. Most of them only support its own brand of routers. Any products you know?
I felt that way too until I realized that with my Linksys AC750 (6300) I could set both 2.4 and 5g names to same as the router with a simple checkbox. Makes it transparent to everyone (perhaps not all extenders let you do this?)
@@mjvaquatics2626 Also, I would prefer an extender that connects via ethernet cable from the main router. I feel wireless extenders just aren't my type. I think what I am talking abt are called Acess points. Only problem is, I want the access points to function like the Mesh network.
@@yoyoyo7083 I think you may have missed my point...I was able to name the extender the same as the primary wifi router so no separate connection is required. On my linksys extender, it was just a checkbox to make the extender the same as the router - you might be able to rename yours??? ... (so what I'm doing is a poor man's mesh with an extender that I also plug my LT into with an ethernet cable.) 🙂
I just installed Eero mesh network (3 units) and it’s an amazing upgrade. I’ve been in the same house for 25 years and been battling poor coverage since wifi technology emerged. I tried wifi extenders and those stupid powerline units which never worked. I finally have perfect coverage in the entire house.
What kind of speeds do the mesh provide over wireless? Is it almost as fast as a wired connection or at least 50% of wired connections? I bought one and I’m having issues. I’m sure it’s operator error on my part but it’s very slow. I get 900 mbps at my modem/router but no where near on my mesh. I’m looking into having to bridge my modem/router but idk if that’s a thing or not . Thanks for any info
Very good, I was surprised you left out some of the main limitations of extenders that is, 1 you need to reconnect all of your wireless devices to a new wireless network 2 your devices will stick to the networks when moving throughout your home and 3 powerline extenders suffer from interference on your home power lines.
Yeah, that's always been the primary limitation of a wifi extender for most people. They don't like to walk into their garage, find out that their wifi is getting spotty, then reconnect to an "_EXT" network. Then, you have to switch back to the other network when you walk back into your kitchen. It typically only takes 10 to 20 seconds to make the switch and reconnect, but it is a little irritating.
@@ThatBoyMichael1 Most of them nowadays will do this feature if you match the brand of your router to your range extender. For example, if you have a Netgear router & range extender, they'll use the same SSID. However, if you have a Netgear router & TP-Link extender, the extender will be _EXT. That's a general rule.
If you live in a house with lots of walls, stories or just big area, go Mesh Wifi its just better. Worth the extra money having used both. Also you have manually switch networks with extenders which is annoying. Mesh does it automatically.
Recently, I bought and installed a new asus ax router and use my existing asus lyra trio mesh routers as extenders. I am happy that my old lyra trio mesh routers can still be useful.
I saw the 3-piece Netgear Orbi at Costco yesterday for $399! I paid $429 three months ago! Very satisfied with whole-house 2-story coverage with just the main router and 1 satellite. Have the second one running toward the front of the house to improve signal strength for Ring Doorbell and Ring floodlight camera over driveway.
Dude, straight up, you answered the question immediately and then continued on for the nerds, i never subscribed to how to channels, but you got me. I am subscribed.
I have never had success with range extenders, all long gone. I installed a POE WIFI access point. Mounted to the celling upstairs in bedroom, power over Ethernet wired into router downstairs. Perfect uninterrupted WIFI, like I am right next to router.
HAHA the TDLR at the beginning was genius. Thank you ! But I watched the whole thing because it was informative and not full of trash dribble from other videos. Keep up the great content. You have earnt my like and subscription which is very rare. Cheers
nobody seems to be mentioning that extenders are actually cable connected and superior if they are used that way, while bad repeaters can cut the speed in half (unless they have dual channels/radios?). This means a correctly placed and configured range extender can get you the exact same speed as your router, but cheaper than the alternatives.
I have a really bad problem with my own new room being a dead zone. I game quite a lot, and im so exhausted having to play games in the living room being bothered by my family and them me. The isp technician seems to have no solution and just changed our router which did nothing. Mind you, we have fiber connection. I can barely download anything up 1-2mbp/s. That's beyond terrible. The extender you are speaking of, do you mean to connect the extender to the modem through an ethernet cable? or can this be used to connect my pc to the extender using an ethernet. cause at the basics, i'm aware Wifi is way slower than ethernet connection.
Get and plug in second router, and us it in AP mode. It eliminates dead zones. You can buy a second hand "N" router for $15. Most people have an old router laying around.
Another mesh option is TCL linkHub AC1200. I'm using the two pack-one wired to Concast router, second near dead zone. $40 rn. Wouldntve tried it without a review mentioning not having to change the extended signal name.
I think companies like AT&T and Comcast are in cahoots with the WiFi industry. If only both of their common gateways do better, most of us won't need extenders. It's shocking that a $30 cheap router can provide better range than the AT&T and Comcast gateways. They intentionally generate demand for these extenders by lowing the WiFi performance. I am surprised "green" organizations have not gone after them... The extra power needed to run a collection of extenders is just so unnecessary. Plus, the standard extenders use WiFi as backhaul, generating extra traffic on already very crowded RF airwaves.
Fios extenders use ethernet or coax to connect to the network so that eliminate using extenders that connect via wifi. I have CR1000A and G3200 extender I used to have G1100 and WCB6200Q actiontec extender and that works the same way. The G3200 extender can connect wirelessly to the CR1000A and G3100 routers but I would recommend connect them way unless you can't run ethernet or there is no active coax in the area you want to put extender. Great upgrade speed went up 100mbps wireless ethernet give same speeds as my old G1100 router.
I bought the Orbi RBK753S six months ago and it's an upgrade from what I had before but as for WiFi speeds I wish they were faster. I currently have xfinity with speeds of 1.2 gb and wifi only get around 600 Mbps. I understand direct connection would be faster but when plugged in I only get 900 Mbps. Still getting fast speeds either way but would like to get speeds that I pay for.
Yes, the Orbis are great, especially if you can locate them near your high-demand devices and connect to it with an Ethernet cable. Our son’s gaming computer and our Apple TV 4K don’t suffer from buffering issues or packet loss anymore.
The RE505x are more than just extenders, they are wifi6 devices and, coupled with the correct tplink router, like ax20, you create a mesh with a lan backhaul
@@jayc9411 Yes, sadly I realized that too late, and now I'm sitting with 4 of those units and they are not really helpful since they all have to be in "reach" of each other to "expand" the wifi coverage, and by doing so, they also eat up the available frequency bands. It also becomes almost impossible to extend the mesh to another floor of the house since transmission through a concrete slab becomes problematic. Really hoped there was something to be done...
Good general video but you did not mention the benefit of buying the same manufactured extender as your router, this being getting the same branded extender will extend you existing network without the need to change networks when you are in the extended area. This is a key benefit. My Linksys AC4000 works perfectly with my Linksys RE9000 extended!! I get seamless, uninterrupted wifi when I move around the house or in the backyard where I benefit the most. Also I've never experienced any speed degradation on the extender. Curious you didn't mention any Linksys products too...
Ok. LOVE the video. May I ask some questions? I have ATT internet Wi-Fi in the LEFT of my house. An ATT service guy put the Extender in the middle of the house and 3 hubs for 3 tvs. The RIGHT side of the house hub blinks red all the time, seems the extender helped for a while, now not so much. Where should I put this device? Should I get TP-Link RE505 or 220? (My house is 2,500 sq. ft. One last question. Can I send back ATT extender if I purchase one of these? It costs me $8 month to use their extender and can the Internet provider tell if you are using an extender?
Always check the modem and call up when it's not working right after you try everything. Happened on another ISP and the cable modem was bad, resulting in spotty service. They replaced 3 modems over a several year period that way.
You think that’s painful? Really? Normally, extenders are used to get wifi to a particularly weak wifi reception area. If you go into that area with a portable device, i.e. phone, you switch. What’s that take 15 seconds? If you need multiple extenders all over your home, there’s another problems.
Actually in the start of the video, you have already answered my doubt :) , plus i was expecting someone to compare the costly orbi with the RE505X, i already am having a RE605x with the old gen AC wifi router, the extender is working so well, but still buffering is happening as the main router is too far away and its wifi 5 , hence my doubt is to buy the costlier orbi or a better router. Thank you. :)
I have stalink internet and live on a 30 acre property I have a office located approximately 2 acres from the main house and Need to extend my internet to the office could you advise what would be best for me to use to extend the internet this far?
I'm trying to extend my wifi to a garage on a floor lower than my apartment, which is separated by at least three walls, and the wiring is not connected between the apartment and garage. What are my options?
What’s the best for this situation: me and my girlfriend life in the trailer are 50 yards apart in the house we have wifi but in the trailer it’s not so how can I extend the range from the router of the house? What’s the best option? Thank you!!! 🙏🙏
Some questions. My boyfriend has not upgraded/updated his Verizon router in over 5 years. Would it be better for me to get our internet upgraded to a modem from verizon and then buy a mesh system? Or would I be better off just purchasing a mesh system? Is it better to get a new modem and then buy a mesh system or does a mesh system work better by itself? We have about 20 devices along with 6 bedrooms and 3 floor levels to our house.
If i buy a router can i just plug it in and use it just like that or do i have to contact frontier which is the company i have, and will it cost more for internet?
I can have internet in my car with the same internet conection from home with one device like this ? Triping somewhere, sorry if the question could be stupid but i am looking to have internet in the car without paying additional internet service provider, thanks.
Mesh networks are a big bust. Doesn’t improve your signal at all. It works just like an extender I would imagine because the signal gets cut down dramatically. I heard extenders do the same thing. You are better off just running Ethernet wire throughout your house and just putting good ol fashion routers directly connected to your internet connection. It doesn’t take long to switch networks on your phone or tablet when moving around the house. Not worth the $700 for a mesh network system if you ask me. I have those google fiber mesh devices that came with my service and they don’t do very much. I doubt a $700 orbi system would improve that. And I ain’t gonna find out either. I rather buy a few $200 netgear routers and put them around the areas where I need fast reliable connections. Netgear nighthawk routers that are in the $200 range work great. Still have one going strong after about 5 years or so. I like the new darth Vader looking one this video showed for a few seconds.
I currently have a router from spectrum… is it possible to get a second router so I can place it next to my PC which is complete opposite of where the spectrum router in my home is at.
Silly question but I have a router and extender through ATT. Can I just add one of the extenders he mentioned in the video to what I already have or do I need to get something new.
The one thing they don't mention and most people don't when it comes to Mesh: Every "hop" to another mesh point cuts your speed in half. Consider this when needing multiple points. Less hops = more available but not guaranteed speed in relation to your ISP plan.
you are right that theres a speed drop simple cause its impossible to not lose any speed even with WIRE over multiple routers you do increase latency as well..... but telling its half its way too much......
you are in the same floor near the main router, but a device WiFi is connected to the mesh extender in the lower floor? Does the mesh have this problem? how to make sure you'r connected to the nearest router/extender or particular one of them?
You can buy the products featured in this video here...
TP-Link RE220: bit.ly/3yQjtce
TP-Link RE505x: bit.ly/3oQyvKi
Netgear Orbi AX6000: bit.ly/3fMaBLT
Nest Wifi (2-pack): bit.ly/34kidzT
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Why is Orbi still 700 bucks, it's been a year now. But it looks like Orbi might be the one that supports other Modems? Because the alst I saw, Tp-link Mesh only supports Mesh modems or something. SO confusing. What other descent WIFI 6 Mesh extenders are there?
Jesus Christ, I can't even express how refreshing it is to get an answer within the first minute of the video.
Thank you
40 seconds to answer my question. short and on point. LIKED!
My guy
Same
i need new extender?
What a nice guy! Within few seconds tells you what you wanna know but then you keep in the video to learn the reasons.
Thank you. I used to plug my extender in the dead zone. I learnt from this video to plug it in the closest location possible where it can receive a strong connection.
The problem with the extender is that it is actually a different wifi device. With more and more people using cellphones and tablets, it is common that some spots have weak signals but still connected. It requires you manually switch between the main wifi router and the extender. This is ok for me but for the elders and young kids, it is challenging. That's why I prefer mesh routers over the extender.
Which one do you have??
The thing is I find it hard searching for WIFI 6 Mesh extenders that support other modems or routers. Most of them only support its own brand of routers. Any products you know?
I felt that way too until I realized that with my Linksys AC750 (6300) I could set both 2.4 and 5g names to same as the router with a simple checkbox. Makes it transparent to everyone (perhaps not all extenders let you do this?)
@@mjvaquatics2626 Also, I would prefer an extender that connects via ethernet cable from the main router. I feel wireless extenders just aren't my type. I think what I am talking abt are called Acess points. Only problem is, I want the access points to function like the Mesh network.
@@yoyoyo7083 I think you may have missed my point...I was able to name the extender the same as the primary wifi router so no separate connection is required. On my linksys extender, it was just a checkbox to make the extender the same as the router - you might be able to rename yours??? ... (so what I'm doing is a poor man's mesh with an extender that I also plug my LT into with an ethernet cable.) 🙂
40s to the point, and details later, thank you sir. We need more people like you!
I just installed Eero mesh network (3 units) and it’s an amazing upgrade. I’ve been in the same house for 25 years and been battling poor coverage since wifi technology emerged. I tried wifi extenders and those stupid powerline units which never worked. I finally have perfect coverage in the entire house.
do you connect the 3 units wirelessly or via ethernet?
@Edi Surya Chandra
You can't connect them to each other through ethernet. The ethernet ports only serve as an output
You definitely can use wired backhaul for eero smh.
What kind of speeds do the mesh provide over wireless? Is it almost as fast as a wired connection or at least 50% of wired connections? I bought one and I’m having issues. I’m sure it’s operator error on my part but it’s very slow. I get 900 mbps at my modem/router but no where near on my mesh. I’m looking into having to bridge my modem/router but idk if that’s a thing or not . Thanks for any info
Very well explained, and I love the super short synopsis at the beginning!
Very good, I was surprised you left out some of the main limitations of extenders that is, 1 you need to reconnect all of your wireless devices to a new wireless network 2 your devices will stick to the networks when moving throughout your home and 3 powerline extenders suffer from interference on your home power lines.
I know tp link has one mesh which turns their compatible routers and extenders and powerline wifi products make a mesh network which is cool.
Yeah, that's always been the primary limitation of a wifi extender for most people. They don't like to walk into their garage, find out that their wifi is getting spotty, then reconnect to an "_EXT" network. Then, you have to switch back to the other network when you walk back into your kitchen. It typically only takes 10 to 20 seconds to make the switch and reconnect, but it is a little irritating.
my extenders are set up to mimic my router I don't have to reconnect when I move to the garage out side , they have the same SIDD as my router
@@Sparky68M what is it called??? And it’s it good??
@@ThatBoyMichael1 Most of them nowadays will do this feature if you match the brand of your router to your range extender. For example, if you have a Netgear router & range extender, they'll use the same SSID. However, if you have a Netgear router & TP-Link extender, the extender will be _EXT. That's a general rule.
If you live in a house with lots of walls, stories or just big area, go Mesh Wifi its just better. Worth the extra money having used both.
Also you have manually switch networks with extenders which is annoying. Mesh does it automatically.
which one has better speed? mesh or extenders
@@Speaver2401 Mesh
My house is like 700 sq foot and i have dead zones, so I had to get an extender. Thanks Concast.
There are some tp link two piece wifi mesh systems that are actually cheaper than their range extenders
@@PlayJewel and much better
Recently, I bought and installed a new asus ax router and use my existing asus lyra trio mesh routers as extenders. I am happy that my old lyra trio mesh routers can still be useful.
I saw the 3-piece Netgear Orbi at Costco yesterday for $399! I paid $429 three months ago! Very satisfied with whole-house 2-story coverage with just the main router and 1 satellite. Have the second one running toward the front of the house to improve signal strength for Ring Doorbell and Ring floodlight camera over driveway.
Dude, straight up, you answered the question immediately and then continued on for the nerds, i never subscribed to how to channels, but you got me. I am subscribed.
Got the tp link ax1800 it’s great. I couldn’t game before I had it (when I moved to new place) and now it works better than ever before I moved lol.
Extender?
Extremely useful video! It gave me a simple way to think about improving wifi coverage in my home
I appreciate the quick and to the point answer at the start. Very helpful and it didn't waste my time.
Thank you for the first 27 seconds of this video pure honesty for the common man
I wish every video did this, give you the answer upfront and if you want more, keep watching 🙌🏼👍🏼 thank you
I have never had success with range extenders, all long gone. I installed a POE WIFI access point. Mounted to the celling upstairs in bedroom, power over Ethernet wired into router downstairs. Perfect uninterrupted WIFI, like I am right next to router.
I literally fast forwarded the video and was surprised he said thank you already!! 😊
First 40 seconds of video is why I have subscribed.. good stuff
Home network videos are so fun to watch.
I got an Netgear Nighthawk mesh extender for our upstairs. Works amazingly well.
I absolutely love my AMPLIFI Alien such a significant difference then using just the router from the broadband company.
Immediate thumbs up for telling us the answer in one sentence at the first 30 sec
HAHA the TDLR at the beginning was genius. Thank you ! But I watched the whole thing because it was informative and not full of trash dribble from other videos. Keep up the great content. You have earnt my like and subscription which is very rare. Cheers
Thank you for the TL;DR! I genuinely appreciate it
nobody seems to be mentioning that extenders are actually cable connected and superior if they are used that way, while bad repeaters can cut the speed in half (unless they have dual channels/radios?). This means a correctly placed and configured range extender can get you the exact same speed as your router, but cheaper than the alternatives.
I have a really bad problem with my own new room being a dead zone. I game quite a lot, and im so exhausted having to play games in the living room being bothered by my family and them me. The isp technician seems to have no solution and just changed our router which did nothing. Mind you, we have fiber connection. I can barely download anything up 1-2mbp/s. That's beyond terrible. The extender you are speaking of, do you mean to connect the extender to the modem through an ethernet cable? or can this be used to connect my pc to the extender using an ethernet. cause at the basics, i'm aware Wifi is way slower than ethernet connection.
The initial summary was excellent and told me what I needed to know
Many thanks for this helpful video. Love the lighthearted tone too! = making tech fun. Keep it up CNET. :)
AMAZING TLDR. every video on youtube should adopt this style. Great stuff
Get and plug in second router, and us it in AP mode. It eliminates dead zones. You can buy a second hand "N" router for $15. Most people have an old router laying around.
Best explanation on the difference and roles between the two hardware. Thank you for this!
The best is actually Mesh Wi-Fi router coupled with CPL (powerline) as optional backhaul, like Deco P7 from TP-Link
No best is unify AP way better
@@elmin2323 THIS^^^
Thank you for the TLDR! So refreshing
Nice learned what I needed to know in 24 seconds. Excellent job!
Another mesh option is TCL linkHub AC1200. I'm using the two pack-one wired to Concast router, second near dead zone. $40 rn. Wouldntve tried it without a review mentioning not having to change the extended signal name.
great video, what wifi extender do I need to have wifi outside my apartment building 🤔 😅, and stop people from using my wifi
I think companies like AT&T and Comcast are in cahoots with the WiFi industry. If only both of their common gateways do better, most of us won't need extenders. It's shocking that a $30 cheap router can provide better range than the AT&T and Comcast gateways. They intentionally generate demand for these extenders by lowing the WiFi performance. I am surprised "green" organizations have not gone after them... The extra power needed to run a collection of extenders is just so unnecessary. Plus, the standard extenders use WiFi as backhaul, generating extra traffic on already very crowded RF airwaves.
Well said
Or they just got the 10$ router ;)
Fios extenders use ethernet or coax to connect to the network so that eliminate using extenders that connect via wifi. I have CR1000A and G3200 extender I used to have G1100 and WCB6200Q actiontec extender and that works the same way. The G3200 extender can connect wirelessly to the CR1000A and G3100 routers but I would recommend connect them way unless you can't run ethernet or there is no active coax in the area you want to put extender. Great upgrade speed went up 100mbps wireless ethernet give same speeds as my old G1100 router.
I liked and subscribed for the first 30 seconds alone. Great video!
I bought the Orbi RBK753S six months ago and it's an upgrade from what I had before but as for WiFi speeds I wish they were faster. I currently have xfinity with speeds of 1.2 gb and wifi only get around 600 Mbps. I understand direct connection would be faster but when plugged in I only get 900 Mbps. Still getting fast speeds either way but would like to get speeds that I pay for.
Consumer-grade devices aren't as good as enterprise-grade devices.
You should look into Ubiquiti products.
Actually, sorry to say, you’re getting the speeds I would expect from your setup.
My extender just cost me only around $15 & it works perfectly. I got a full bar on a deadspot. 🤓
Wifi bars aren’t very accurate
what a champ! 40 sec and question answered, stayed for the detailed explanation
Got the basic Info i was looking for in 25 seconds automatic like. We need more people making videos like this! Lol
Crushed it in 30 seconds thank you sir worth a subscription no doubt
Fastest like and subscribe I ever gave to anyone ever 😂
LOVE THE TLDR START!!! ty. keep it up
Bro answered everything I needed in 20 secs thank you!!
Thanks for the intro man
I have used the AX6000!! It is leaps and bounds better than the competition. It's even a nice upgrade from Orbi's own Wi-Fi- 5 RBK50 AC3000 offering.
Yes, the Orbis are great, especially if you can locate them near your high-demand devices and connect to it with an Ethernet cable. Our son’s gaming computer and our Apple TV 4K don’t suffer from buffering issues or packet loss anymore.
Best quick answer ever
Just so you know... I just like and subscribe just for the 40 second answer 😂
The RE505x are more than just extenders, they are wifi6 devices and, coupled with the correct tplink router, like ax20, you create a mesh with a lan backhaul
Unfortunately, mesh with a lan backhaul not supported.
@@jayc9411 Yes, sadly I realized that too late, and now I'm sitting with 4 of those units and they are not really helpful since they all have to be in "reach" of each other to "expand" the wifi coverage, and by doing so, they also eat up the available frequency bands. It also becomes almost impossible to extend the mesh to another floor of the house since transmission through a concrete slab becomes problematic. Really hoped there was something to be done...
no, for best result connect a LAN cable between the router and the extender or between mest units...
True but not everyone wants to run long wires along their wall.
@@PSYCHOV3N0M and on some houses with brick walls, its really hard to access the ceiling
A great idea, IF, you’re around when your house was/is built or if your basement is finished off.
Good general video but you did not mention the benefit of buying the same manufactured extender as your router, this being getting the same branded extender will extend you existing network without the need to change networks when you are in the extended area. This is a key benefit. My Linksys AC4000 works perfectly with my Linksys RE9000 extended!! I get seamless, uninterrupted wifi when I move around the house or in the backyard where I benefit the most. Also I've never experienced any speed degradation on the extender. Curious you didn't mention any Linksys products too...
Thank you for that quick answer 🙏🏻 😂😂 ill watch the whole video to help you gain them founds though lol cheers Brotha
I had to give a like before first minute is done for the simple fact that u give me what i needed to know
Thanks for actual helpful information
Ok. LOVE the video. May I ask some questions?
I have ATT internet Wi-Fi in the LEFT of my house. An ATT service guy put the Extender in the middle of the house and 3 hubs for 3 tvs. The RIGHT side of the house hub blinks red all the time, seems the extender helped for a while, now not so much. Where should I put this device? Should I get TP-Link RE505 or 220? (My house is 2,500 sq. ft. One last question. Can I send back ATT extender if I purchase one of these? It costs me $8 month to use their extender and can the Internet provider tell if you are using an extender?
Thanks for the video. A lot of options out there.
Been DCing from my games a little too much. Thanks for answering my questions!
Great Intro! Perfect
If only AT&T would provide reliable home Internet I’d invest in extending the range
Always check the modem and call up when it's not working right after you try everything. Happened on another ISP and the cable modem was bad, resulting in spotty service. They replaced 3 modems over a several year period that way.
YES! Thank you! 40 seconds in!!!!
Liked great start to the video kick a** job. Will try to find more videos with you sir
For spotty streaming, try turning on QoS first. Then try mesh with an Ethernet backhaul.
Giving you a like for not burying the lead. Thank you for that.
TL;DR
You nailed it! Genius
With extenders, you have to manage several SSIDs which is very painful.
You think that’s painful? Really? Normally, extenders are used to get wifi to a particularly weak wifi reception area. If you go into that area with a portable device, i.e. phone, you switch. What’s that take 15 seconds? If you need multiple extenders all over your home, there’s another problems.
Nope...only 1 SSID, if set up to run that way...
Bro just put same SSID on your extender.., it’s works like mesh system…. One SSID auto switch between both router and extender
Well I used digital encryptions to lock it in hardware then I use my extender to open a level beyond that to digest it all called a wifi mesh
Actually in the start of the video, you have already answered my doubt :) , plus i was expecting someone to compare the costly orbi with the RE505X, i already am having a RE605x with the old gen AC wifi router, the extender is working so well, but still buffering is happening as the main router is too far away and its wifi 5 , hence my doubt is to buy the costlier orbi or a better router. Thank you. :)
I have stalink internet and live on a 30 acre property I have a office located approximately 2 acres from the main house and Need to extend my internet to the office could you advise what would be best for me to use to extend the internet this far?
Most on point video ever
Hysterical and informative!
I'm trying to extend my wifi to a garage on a floor lower than my apartment, which is separated by at least three walls, and the wiring is not connected between the apartment and garage. What are my options?
Using 2 Netgear WAC104 access points (w one setup as a repeater I think) and with an M1 "router" attached to the base one of the WACs
My 2nd floor office / retreat gets about 20 mbps which 90% slower speed compared to living room where the router is located? Will wifi extender help?
Nice on that tldr! Thank you
This guy is the BEST!
What’s the best for this situation: me and my girlfriend life in the trailer are 50 yards apart in the house we have wifi but in the trailer it’s not so how can I extend the range from the router of the house? What’s the best option? Thank you!!! 🙏🙏
Are easymesh tp-link extenders act as mesh nodes or just repeaters?
Some questions. My boyfriend has not upgraded/updated his Verizon router in over 5 years. Would it be better for me to get our internet upgraded to a modem from verizon and then buy a mesh system? Or would I be better off just purchasing a mesh system? Is it better to get a new modem and then buy a mesh system or does a mesh system work better by itself? We have about 20 devices along with 6 bedrooms and 3 floor levels to our house.
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If i buy a router can i just plug it in and use it just like that or do i have to contact frontier which is the company i have, and will it cost more for internet?
Thanks very much for your help.
I can have internet in my car with the same internet conection from home with one device like this ? Triping somewhere, sorry if the question could be stupid but i am looking to have internet in the car without paying additional internet service provider, thanks.
Wonderful and informational video.
Mesh networks are a big bust. Doesn’t improve your signal at all. It works just like an extender I would imagine because the signal gets cut down dramatically. I heard extenders do the same thing. You are better off just running Ethernet wire throughout your house and just putting good ol fashion routers directly connected to your internet connection. It doesn’t take long to switch networks on your phone or tablet when moving around the house. Not worth the $700 for a mesh network system if you ask me. I have those google fiber mesh devices that came with my service and they don’t do very much. I doubt a $700 orbi system would improve that. And I ain’t gonna find out either. I rather buy a few $200 netgear routers and put them around the areas where I need fast reliable connections. Netgear nighthawk routers that are in the $200 range work great. Still have one going strong after about 5 years or so. I like the new darth Vader looking one this video showed for a few seconds.
I currently have a router from spectrum… is it possible to get a second router so I can place it next to my PC which is complete opposite of where the spectrum router in my home is at.
Silly question but I have a router and extender through ATT. Can I just add one of the extenders he mentioned in the video to what I already have or do I need to get something new.
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Very helpful, thanks very much, Orbi for me.
The one thing they don't mention and most people don't when it comes to Mesh: Every "hop" to another mesh point cuts your speed in half. Consider this when needing multiple points. Less hops = more available but not guaranteed speed in relation to your ISP plan.
Not true, there's a speed drop for sure but it's definitely not half, half would be for range extenders
you are right that theres a speed drop simple cause its impossible to not lose any speed even with WIRE over multiple routers you do increase latency as well..... but telling its half its way too much......
Not AT&t the only allow you to use their approved extenders for the fiber internet
you are in the same floor near the main router, but a device WiFi is connected to the mesh extender in the lower floor?
Does the mesh have this problem? how to make sure you'r connected to the nearest router/extender or particular one of them?