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fbg40 | 20:00 Mon 01st Feb 2021 | Internet
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Hi all,
Currently have a netgear EX2700 range extender - 300Mbps. If I were to replace it with a Netgear AC1200 range extender - 1200 Mbps, would this improve reception ? Not sure if the Mbps figures just mean it's faster ? Any advice greatly received.
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Mbps is megabits per second - a measure of the data transmission rate, so yes, 1200 is faster than 300 - nothing to do with the range or quality
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Thanks for the quick reply Etch, much appreciated.
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If you're not happy with the range extender have you considered a powerline?
https://www.argos.co.uk/browse/technology/networking-and-wi-fi/powerline-adapters/c:30071/
If this appeals, be sure to do your research and buy the pair that is right for you - some are wifi enabled, some have pass through so it doesn't waste a plug socket.
The 2700 claims to cover 600 sq ft, the 1200 to cover 1200 sq ft, so at any given location in the house the 1200 would give a stronger signal.
Have you checked what speed you have at incoming line?
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Many thanks for all the answers - will take all on board.
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