who else is enjoying the videos while reading the IT handbook? damn! i'm learning so much about home IT networking. not the best way to spend Christmas but i love it lol
Thanks so much, had to do the website hook up after upgrading routers, super happy you made this video, it filled in all the missing blanks and now it's up and running again after many hours of previous frustration :)
This extender, while acting as an extender, also creates a new Wi-Fi access point named after the extender. What if I go back into my office where the router is located? Do I have to change my Wi-Fi connection depending on whether I am close to my router, using its Wi-Fi connection and then change my Wi-Fi connection when I go downstairs to use my extender? Shouldn't this be automatic such that the computer picks up the strongest available signal? If not, I am not as interested.
@@WiFiGuy Well I was only looking for a boost in speed. I already have a connection everywhere in my house, it is just slower, goes from about 300Mbps to 150Mbps which is still acceptable for my laptop even though I pay Xfinity for a 1Gb/s connection. Other reviewers of this extender have not seen any great speed boosts, simply better range. I might buy one to try out as an experiment, if I don't like it, I can always return it. I know that when I used my laptop at a large company, I never had to connect to a new Wi-Fi connection when I roamed around the building, and I am sure they used multiple Wi-Fi access points throughout the building. They did not look like a mesh system but maybe it was even better than mesh. Anyway in the future I plan to ditch my ASUS router because like most commercial routers it is a security flawed network devices and replace it with an enterprise networking system using devices that do not put everything in one box, separate firewall, router, and managed switch(es) since I am planning a server lab, and older CISCO equipment can be bought cheaply on eBay as companies upgrade their networks.
@@gmcenroe You're not going to get a speed boost from an extender. Quite the opposite. I explain this in a video on Mesh vs Extenders I'll be uploading tomorrowruclips.net/video/HJcbRTfgL1U/видео.html. Most large companies use commercial-grade mesh systems. An extender is just a cheap way to get a little more coverage in a small area without having to get a whole new WiFi system.
I have had mine for 2 years i had hoped to use it upstairs to enable my mobile phone but can't use it as it won't accept the password i use for my router, have tried many times.
There's few that watch your videos my man. I appreciate what you do but at the same time. A lot of us just want to know. Does it work. This can be summed up in 1 minute with you on a laptop where you lose service, and then again with the extender.
Thanks for the feedback but RUclips is filled with people who say, "It works." Some people want to know how it works so if something goes wrong they can figure it out and fix it themselves.
Well explained sir ! Some extenders like Dlink have Bridge mode as well that lets you plug into the ethernet port and makes that device wireless like a TV... I think the manual of the Netgear allows its ethernet port to be a bridge as well...
@@WiFiGuy That's true. One missing feature is OneMesh, but I don't have plan to use that feature in the future, so I should be fine. For some reason, TP-Link has been rejecting requests to add OneMesh to A9.
If use wifi -wifi yes its ugly reduce speed increase latency but Lan-wifi increases range of wifi and speed. Latency be same...just a little to use lan.. cable and have a stable wifi
Why extend when you can create a one hop access point ? Or does it still do a hop ? Also can we hook another wireless router to another router? does it still do that hop for the data send and did you receive yes and all that ?
Yes you can connect a router to another router and that will work better than extenders but the setup is more difficult than simply pushing a button and most people don't want to run cables. The second router needs to have it's own WAN IP address (Some routers refuse to accommodate this) and it must have DHCP and NAT disabled to prevent IP conflicts and double NAT with the first router. DHCP forwarding must also be enabled in order for clients to receive IP addresses. Yes, there is still a hop but a wired connection is always better than Wi-Fi. If you want to wire a second wireless router I recommend getting a wireless router that has an "access point mode." Then all the configuration is done with a simple click of your mouse.
If use wifi -wifi yes its ugly reduce speed increase latency but Lan-wifi increases range of wifi and speed. Latency be same...just a little to use lan.. cable and have a stable wifi
who else is enjoying the videos while reading the IT handbook? damn! i'm learning so much about home IT networking. not the best way to spend Christmas but i love it lol
My best XMAS present of the day! Thanks Adriel.
Thanks so much, had to do the website hook up after upgrading routers, super happy you made this video, it filled in all the missing blanks and now it's up and running again after many hours of previous frustration :)
I had to rewind it just because it was so entertainingly informative.
U are sooo coool bro. Ur sarcasm is priceless
This extender, while acting as an extender, also creates a new Wi-Fi access point named after the extender. What if I go back into my office where the router is located? Do I have to change my Wi-Fi connection depending on whether I am close to my router, using its Wi-Fi connection and then change my Wi-Fi connection when I go downstairs to use my extender? Shouldn't this be automatic such that the computer picks up the strongest available signal? If not, I am not as interested.
Sorry, but that's how mesh works not extenders.
@@WiFiGuy Well I was only looking for a boost in speed. I already have a connection everywhere in my house, it is just slower, goes from about 300Mbps to 150Mbps which is still acceptable for my laptop even though I pay Xfinity for a 1Gb/s connection. Other reviewers of this extender have not seen any great speed boosts, simply better range. I might buy one to try out as an experiment, if I don't like it, I can always return it. I know that when I used my laptop at a large company, I never had to connect to a new Wi-Fi connection when I roamed around the building, and I am sure they used multiple Wi-Fi access points throughout the building. They did not look like a mesh system but maybe it was even better than mesh. Anyway in the future I plan to ditch my ASUS router because like most commercial routers it is a security flawed network devices and replace it with an enterprise networking system using devices that do not put everything in one box, separate firewall, router, and managed switch(es) since I am planning a server lab, and older CISCO equipment can be bought cheaply on eBay as companies upgrade their networks.
@@gmcenroe You're not going to get a speed boost from an extender. Quite the opposite. I explain this in a video on Mesh vs Extenders I'll be uploading tomorrowruclips.net/video/HJcbRTfgL1U/видео.html. Most large companies use commercial-grade mesh systems. An extender is just a cheap way to get a little more coverage in a small area without having to get a whole new WiFi system.
Very beautifully explained in truly concerned teacher manners...thanx a ton ....🙏🙏🙏
Wow wifi guy thanks for the booklet.
I have had mine for 2 years i had hoped to use it upstairs to enable my mobile phone but can't use it as it won't accept the password i use for my router, have tried many times.
What is the dbi value of netgear6120 model
Sorry but I don't see that info published anywhere Saif
There's few that watch your videos my man. I appreciate what you do but at the same time. A lot of us just want to know. Does it work. This can be summed up in 1 minute with you on a laptop where you lose service, and then again with the extender.
Thanks for the feedback but RUclips is filled with people who say, "It works." Some people want to know how it works so if something goes wrong they can figure it out and fix it themselves.
Well explained sir ! Some extenders like Dlink have Bridge mode as well that lets you plug into the ethernet port and makes that device wireless like a TV... I think the manual of the Netgear allows its ethernet port to be a bridge as well...
Thank you John!
Thank you so much, very helpful and well done
Very informative! I watched your video and ordered Archer A9, but is it still your favorite wireless router under $100?
Yes. The A9 is an awesome value for the money.
@@WiFiGuy That's true. One missing feature is OneMesh, but I don't have plan to use that feature in the future, so I should be fine. For some reason, TP-Link has been rejecting requests to add OneMesh to A9.
@@WiFiGuy I suspect all Archer routers are not good.
@@j.d.3269 The newer ones are.
@@jerryjones5765 I guess Archer A9 Ver: 6.6 is not newer?
If use wifi -wifi yes its ugly reduce speed increase latency but Lan-wifi increases range of wifi and speed. Latency be same...just a little to use lan.. cable and have a stable wifi
Thanks
Why extend when you can create a one hop access point ? Or does it still do a hop ? Also can we hook another wireless router to another router? does it still do that hop for the data send and did you receive yes and all that ?
Yes you can connect a router to another router and that will work better than extenders but the setup is more difficult than simply pushing a button and most people don't want to run cables. The second router needs to have it's own WAN IP address (Some routers refuse to accommodate this) and it must have DHCP and NAT disabled to prevent IP conflicts and double NAT with the first router. DHCP forwarding must also be enabled in order for clients to receive IP addresses. Yes, there is still a hop but a wired connection is always better than Wi-Fi. If you want to wire a second wireless router I recommend getting a wireless router that has an "access point mode." Then all the configuration is done with a simple click of your mouse.
you should win some kind of award for these videos.
This video is definitely good!
Thanks Brenda!
Yes maybe or maybe not
I only clicked your video because of cat image in thumbbail
I only made the video because my cat made me
WiFi extenders are ugly!
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If use wifi -wifi yes its ugly reduce speed increase latency but Lan-wifi increases range of wifi and speed. Latency be same...just a little to use lan.. cable and have a stable wifi
You really help me thanks