Why is My WiFi Extender Not Giving Full Speed?

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If you have Netgear extender connected to your home network and WiFi extender not giving full speed, then there can be many reasons for it;

• Not adjusted frequency of extender according to need.
• WiFi signals are facing interruption from electronic devices.
• Extender is not connected to router and connected far from the router.
• Netgear firmware can go outdated and need quick update.

Now, let’s see how to solve this mentioned problems.

Solutions: Extender Not Giving Full Speed

Adjust Frequency Bands

The Netgear range extender provides the dual band feature to adjust the internet services coverage and speed in your house. You can adjust these bands by logging in to the interface wizard.

• Access the interface through the computer and reach the interface via mywifiext.net in your web browser.
• Go in to the Settings and click on the Wireless tab. You will reach at the Frequency Bands section, where you can change the bands from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz or 2.4 GHz to 5 GHz .

If you want large area to cover then select the 2.4 GHz and if you want high speed and strength of internet, then select 5 GHz.

Choose Optimal Location

The reason of not getting internet speed can be interruptions from the electronic devices like microwave ovens or microphones. So, you should change the spot of the extender to any other optimal location in your house. It should be far away from electronic devices.

Plug Extender Close to Router

Extender can be connected to the extender to the router without any cable with WPS method, but you should connect devices within the reach of each other. If not, then you will face the similar problem mentioned above. So, make sure the extender is plugged in wall socket, which is close to the WiFi router.

Reboot to Refresh Extender

By rebooting the extender, its settings, networks and hardware will refreshed and problem can be solved, so to restart the device just follow some instruction;

• Plug out the extender from the power wall socket to turn it off.
• Plug in your extender in the power outlet again to turn it on.

Disconnect Some Connected Device

The problem can occur because of too many devices connected to the extender network. So, disconnect some of the devices and then try to connect to the extender again, and check the internet speed.

Reset At Last Solutions

If all the troubleshooting tips and solutions not helping you out, then you can reset the device. By resetting the device, all the data and adjusted settings will be cleared from the extender.

• To reset, find the RESET pinhole button on the device.
• After that, press and hold it with the help of a sharp object and release it.

Now, you have to connect with Netgear_ext network and re-configure the extender via your computer.

The Conclusions

Here, you have learned about the reasons why your WiFi extender not giving full speed of internet connectivity or service. We have also provided solution for it.