Turning a WIFI extender into a repeater?

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whitelightning_189

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Wondering if it is possible to turn my NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender into a repeater? I've had it for about a year and if possible would love to make it repeat instead so I don't have to worry about disconnecting an reconnecting devices at weaker signal points. I searched all over the internet if it was even possible to make an extender work as a repeater but just can't seem to find a link that deals with it, most of them just talk about using routers not extenders.

Anyways thanks for any help you can give!
Justin

Router TP-Link AC750
Extender NETGEAR N300 Wi-Fi Range Extender, Essentials Edition (EX2700)
 
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velocityg4
Usually they don't support that function.

If you want a better setup for your WiFi. Use a Powerline network with WiFi Access Points. These run network signals over your home wiring. Then you can add access points. As long as you use the EXACT SAME SSID, Network Key and Encryption Type. Your devices will connect to the strongest signal.

Powerline Access Points usually provide lower latency and higher speeds than repeaters. The signal generally has less degredation over home wiring. So, each access point can work at near full speed. The hardwired connections have a low latency similar to Ethernet. WiFi repeaters are generally slower. They can only be as fast as the signal they are repeating. So, if they are...
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Usually they don't support that function.

If you want a better setup for your WiFi. Use a Powerline network with WiFi Access Points. These run network signals over your home wiring. Then you can add access points. As long as you use the EXACT SAME SSID, Network Key and Encryption Type. Your devices will connect to the strongest signal.

Powerline Access Points usually provide lower latency and higher speeds than repeaters. The signal generally has less degredation over home wiring. So, each access point can work at near full speed. The hardwired connections have a low latency similar to Ethernet. WiFi repeaters are generally slower. They can only be as fast as the signal they are repeating. So, if they are repeating a signal that is only 50% strength. That is the best speed they will get. WiFi also has overhead that increases latency.

Many cheaper powerline adapters use older tech. Which greatly reduces their range over powerlines and are more susceptable to interference. I'll only recommend the TP-Link AC1750 or TP-Link AC1200. I've set them up in some fairly large houses with good results. Linked is the AC1750 since it is cheaper for some reason.

Amazon Link AC1750
 
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