Windows 10: EX7000 Wifi extender regularly getting very fast speed on File transfe

Hi folks

I'm using an EX7000 Wifi extender -- I'm about 100 metres away from router, extender is around 50 metres from router and regularly getting file transfer speed from my NAS (Linux Centos 7.2) to Windows - around 110 MB/s that's around 440 Mb/s -- perfectly acceptable in my view considering source and target files are on HDD's.

Internet speed is fast too but that's another story -- before I installed the gateway I was lucky if I could get 30 MB/s for transfer -- so I've got an improvement of around 4X -- well worth the investment.







Cheers
jimbo

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Need faster Wifi extender - any ideas


Hi there

I've been temporarily sent "by She who must be obeyed" to my shed which I use as an office as she's sick of wires around the place (Lan cable) !!! -- will have to do some plastering etc to hide these later !!!

I've got a decentish wifi extender -- the 5Ghz band shows up reasonably --just slightly off green but not into the yellow colour but perfectly good enough without having to drop down into the 2.4 GHZ band. I'm about 20 Metres from the main router

I'd like faster wifi if possible --OKLA is showing this but seems a waste when from LAN I can get nearly 1Gb/s

Wifi speed :





I know on 5Ghz band I should be able to get theoretically around 800 - 900 Mb/s - it will depend also on the wifi adapters in the computer -- but I tested the extender with computer attached to it via a 10 Gb/s Ethernet port.

Model of extender I'm currently using is netgear Nighthawk EX7000.

I don't care paying more if the thing works faster.


Cheers
jimbo

 

NETGEAR Announces Two New AC WiFi Range Extenders

NETGEAR, Inc., a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced the availability of two new WiFi range extenders that are also 2014 CES Innovations Award honorees. NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender (EX6100) (www.netgear.com/ex6100) and AC1200 High Power WiFi Range Extender (EX6200) (www.netgear.com/ex6200) are ideal for delivering next-generation WiFi performance for the new mobile devices demanding WiFi throughout the home. Both extenders support older a/b/g/n WiFi devices while providing additional performance to the latest 802.11ac WiFi devices.

The NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender and AC1200 High Power WiFi Range Extender have been recognized by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) for outstanding design and exceptional engineering in the home networking category. Both extenders will be highlighted in the Innovations Showcase of the 2014 International CES event in Las Vegas this week.







The NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender is an industry-first extender providing up to 750 Mbps 802.11ac WiFi performance in a convenient wall-plug form factor. The NETGEAR AC1200 High Power WiFi Range Extender is designed with ultimate performance in mind, supporting latest generation 802.11ac WiFi technology with up to 1200 Mbps speed, 700mW high power amplifiers, high gain 5dBi external antennas, and a dual core processor (CPU) to enable ultimate range extension at groundbreaking next-generation WiFi speeds.

Both extenders are ideal for improving the range of a home network and eliminating frustrating WiFi dead zones while enabling lag-free gaming and uninterrupted video streaming with the ultimate in 802.11ac speed and performance. Like other dual band NETGEAR WiFi range extenders, both support the NETGEAR FastLane technology that uses both WiFi bands simultaneously to establish one super-fast wireless connection that is ideal for HD video streaming and gaming. Additionally, consumers can use the free NETGEAR WiFi Analytics app for Android tablets and smartphones to optimize their home network with information about their network status, signal strength, and channel interference.

"We provide our customers with the latest WiFi extender technology, so we're thrilled that industry experts have recognized the innovative design and features supported by our new WiFi Range Extenders," said Damir Skripic, senior product line manager at NETGEAR. "Not only are our new AC750 and AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders the fastest for providing whole home coverage, but we have even redesigned Smart LED indicator lights for the AC750 Extender that help you place it properly in your home. Improper placement of a WiFi range extender is one of the biggest frustrations we see with our customers, and an important one that we wanted to help solve."

Highlights of the AC750 WiFi Range Extender
The compact NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender is the first wall-plug extender delivering dual-band 802.11ac performance to maximize network speed for older a/b/g/n WiFi devices, while providing up to 750 Mbps to the latest 802.11ac WiFi devices. It is outfitted with dual external antennas boosting range and improving WiFi speeds. With its uniquely stylish, compact wall-plug design that is effortless to install, you can discreetly plug it into any electrical outlet. Smart LED indicator lights on the front of the extender guide you to an optimal location for best WiFi coverage.

In addition to extending a home network, you can also use the extender as an access point by creating a new WiFi hotspot when you plug in a wired Internet connection. The available Gigabit port on the NETGEAR AC750 WiFi Range Extender can be used as a WiFi bridge, ideal for connecting a device like a Blu-ray player, game console, or smart TV to the latest 802.11ac WiFi standard, at a fraction of the cost of proprietary WiFi adapters.

Highlights of the AC1200 High Power WiFi Range Extender
The NETGEAR AC1200 High Power WiFi Range Extender delivers next generation 802.11ac WiFi with speeds up to 1200 Mbps. It's the first WiFi range extender to use a dual core processor that's up to twice as fast as other processors, to improve efficiency and maximize 802.11ac Gigabit WiFi performance. It is equipped with dual high gain 5dBi external antennas and 10 amplifiers that boost output power to a staggering 700mW. This combination provides ultimate wireless whole-home coverage, increasing WiFi range and easily penetrating walls to eliminate WiFi dead spots throughout large homes and even back yards. The Extender also offers Beamforming+ for more reliable connections.

The NETGEAR AC1200 High Power WiFi Range Extender offers five Gigabit ports that act as a WiFi bridge, ideal for connecting up to five devices like gaming consoles, smart TVs and streaming players to the WiFi network, eliminating the need to buy proprietary WiFi adapters. Additionally, you can access and share all your stored media with the USB 3.0 port. The AC1200 High Power WiFi Range Extender has a stylish design with glossy black enclosure and red accents.

Pricing and Availability
NETGEAR AC750 and AC1200 WiFi Range Extenders are available worldwide from major retailers in stores and online. The AC750 WiFi Range Extender is available at an MSRP of $89.99 in the U.S. The AC1200 High Power WiFi Range Extender is available at an MSRP of $129.99 in the U.S.

 

NETGEAR Announces Wall-Plug WiFi Range Extender with 2.2 Gbps Bandwidth

NETGEAR, Inc., a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, is launching the industry's first AC2200 wall-plug range extender with Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology. The new NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2200 WiFi Range Extender (EX7300) (www.netgear.com/EX7300) with MU-MIMO and Beamforming+ technology can expand the range of your existing WiFi router to cover up to 10,000 square feet, and enables you to simultaneously stream data to multiple devices at lightning-fast speeds up to 2.2Gbps.

The AC2200 WiFi Range Extender is the first wall-plug extender for the premium NETGEAR Nighthawk range of products. Along with its new sister wall-plug extender, the NETGEAR AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX6400), it represents an expansion of the NETGEAR family of easy-to-use WiFi Range Extenders for greatly enhanced network accessibility, range, and performance throughout your home for mobile connected devices. They are among the innovative products enabling the home network of the future that NETGEAR will highlight this week in its Marriott Las Vegas showroom during the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).





Extending Your Home Network
According to a recent study by research firm MarketLab, only one in five U.S. WiFi users rate the performance of their home network as excellent. One of the most common causes for complaint is Internet "dead spots" in the home. This presents a challenge to the "Internet of Things" (IoT) smart home of the future that is dependent on whole-home connectivity for an ever-increasing number of mobile devices. However, while 35 percent of survey respondents reported experiencing dead spots, only 12 percent had installed a WiFi Range Extender to improve coverage and performance.

The new NETGEAR WiFi Range Extenders each have four internal antennas and are optimized to deliver next-generation performance to the latest 802.11ac mobile devices throughout the home, as well as supporting older a/b/g/n WiFi devices. Nighthawk X4 AC2200 WiFi Range Extender integrates the latest technologies for maximizing bandwidth and boosting wireless and wired performance to provide coverage up to 10,000 square feet and at top speeds up to 2.2Gbps even when streaming HD content simultaneously to multiple devices. The AC1900 WiFi Range Extender offers a similar feature set, but at speeds up to 1.9Gbps.

Some key technology features of the new WiFi Range Extenders:

• MU-MIMO support means the extender multitasks, streaming data to more devices simultaneously and reducing the wait time for everyone, delivering up to three times faster WiFi for the smartphones, tablets and other devices on your busy network.
• NETGEAR FastLane technology uses two WiFi bands simultaneously to establish one super-fast wireless connection.
• Beamforming+ improves wireless range and reliability by transmitting the WiFi signal directly to mobile devices, instead of broadcasting the signal to a wider area.
• A low-noise amplifier increases the quality of transmissions received from mobile devices, which means extended WiFi range for more mobility.

"For most people, your mobile device is your lifeline. No matter where you are in or around your home, back yard or garage, you expect to stream, surf and access your favorite content without delay. It's a need, not a want," said Jonathan Wu, director of product management for NETGEAR Home Consumer Products. "Our newest WiFi Range Extenders are designed with MU-MIMO and other new technologies and are compatible with any WiFi router so you can enjoy improved performance from your existing equipment. And with Nighthawk X4 AC2200 WiFi Range Extender, you can maximize your WiFi for mobile devices at amazing speeds throughout any size home, large or small."

Both extenders offer a stylish, compact wall-plug design that is effortless to install and, with internal antennas, blends easily into a room. Smart LED indicator lights on the front of each extender guide you to an optimal location for best WiFi coverage. You can establish a secure connection to any existing home WiFi network with the simple push of a button.

A Gigabit Ethernet port with auto-sensing technology on each extender enables you to easily connect wired devices like gaming consoles, smart TVs or multimedia streaming set-top boxes to your existing WiFi network. You can also set the extenders to access point mode, where the Gigabit Ethernet port connects to a wired Internet connection for upgrading your existing WiFi to AC2200 speeds. Access point mode can also create a hotspot in a different location of your home that is pre-wired with an Ethernet jack.

The new extenders support helpful features such as WiFi coverage controls and WiFi access scheduling for parental controls. An additional bonus is that you can use the free NETGEAR WiFi Analytics app for Android tablets and smartphones with NETGEAR WiFi extenders to get information about your network status, signal strength, and channel interference to help you optimize your home network.

Pricing and Availability
The NETGEAR Nighthawk X4 AC2200 WiFi Range Extender (EX7300) is available now from major retailers in stores and online, at an MSRP of $169.99 in the U.S. The NETGEAR AC1900 WiFi Range Extender (EX6400) is available now at an MSRP of $139.99.