Did anyone have any issues with their entire wireless network slowing down after adding the extender?
525411
well in a way, yes. Here's an example: I play live games on the internet vs other people. Before the extender, I would only get bad signal if everyone in the house used the wifi. After the extender, it was the same except I would get bad signal for a few seconds occasionally. However, the REAL problem that I did experience with this extender was that it would constantly disconnect and connect, and it was bad for my gaming, as the game would crash and kick me out. Other than that, it did its job
525412
It's been reported that there can be bandwidth degradation due to the way the extender utilizes the network (frequency/channels) between itself and the main WiFi router. In my case, with a 10Mgbps DSL line in a tech shield roofed 2500+ sq. ft home, this unit works just fine. My main router is in the front office and the extender is at the farthest point in the back of the home, so that they overlap in coverage. Online Speed tests from the extender were fine while testing from phones, tablets, and laptops. I am in IT, so I understand the limitations of this type of unit, it's not a Business class AP. Those will autoswitch the device to the strongest AP, where these wont. I think some peoples problems are that they think they are connected to the extender when in fact, they are still connected to the main router. The SSID will show the same for both units, but the MAC addresses are different, so I watch the signal strength indicator on the device I am using. You can test this. Connect to the main WiFi router, then walk to where you have the extender. You should see your signal drop on your device (tablet/phone). Find the "dead" spot, turn off your WiFi (phone/tablet)and then back on. If the extender is working, you will then have a stronger signal than before. I will typically switch to the strongest signal depending on where I am in the home. This unit can still reach the front of the house though. It's not as difficult as it sounds to monitor, you just have to be conscience. For the money, it was well worth it IMO.
525413
I used to have Cisco WRT54G router to work with this repeater. I noticed that the entire wireless network slowed down to under 10Mbps, while the cable service rate is 50Mbps. Recently I switched to Netgear AC router, and found that only those devices connected to this repeater got downgraded in data rate while others connected to the main AC router remained at 50Mbps.
525414
Not me. I did notice that my wireless printer no longer worked. And, I have never been able to say for certain if this unit does any good. At first, it seemed to work well. But then I started having the same range issues again.It's unplugged, sitting in a drawer somewhere.
525415
I didn't specifically notice that the rest of my network slowed down. However, the Cisco unit, as I indicated in my review, is essentially useless with regard to utility and functionality. I strongly discourage this unit.
13785
I have a WiFi N network and I've had this product for the past 4-5 weeks and it hasn't interfered thus far. Are you experiencing interference issues?
1331374
Have you tried pulling up slightly on the extender? It may be dropping a little to much.
1185289
My Sony all-in-one is very fast and I have no more problems with WiFi than any other computer. There WAS a problem with Windows 8 and 8.1 but by resetting the WiFi adapter every time I rebooted I was able to work around that problem and now it appears Windows fixed the connection issue. I haven't had any internet connection problems in months.
1090424
I have a wireless network with wireless printed and several devices. I have never had a problem, or at least noticed one, with it interfering with my home wireless network.
1831711
I returned due to loss of signal issues. I ended up going with a Linksys extender,no problems and it does not re-label your router connection.
788380
Yes, we have had the same issue. Original wifi card that came with the system was non-functional. Tech Support was extremely friendly and helpful troubleshooting and sent a new card. New card is very slow (1Mbs vs 20-40 with other devices in the house). Will contact them again for additional guidance / assistance.
2102137
Sounds like interference, not the wall. Did you add/change Wi-Fi routers, cable modems, electric appliances, etc around the time this started?
703943
I have the same problem even though I used the 5 GHz band. I ended up using a wireless bridge for all of my entertainment center components. Now I have no problems!
1956744
AT&T does use a Motorola SBG6580 model that has issues with extenders. If you have that model the extender may experience connection issues. Also, with what you have described with the metal foil insulation, an extender may not be a good idea as it depends on the WIFI signal of the router. If you have the option, running Ethernet cable and installing an access point would be a better solution.
1624845
No. But it is not a big deal, the Ubiquiti coverage is so strong that (in my case) I simply turned off the wireless on the existing router and just used the Ubiquiti units. Much simpler, much cleaner.
1230598
Not 100% sure if you will be able to extend that far but what I can tell you is when extending the wifi signal you lose performance and internet speed the farther the extender is from the router and the farther your products that you will be using are from the extender hope this helps
1324568
We have not had any problems with static from the wireless network or anything else. We have had two of them going at the same time for several months now. That is definaltey not a complaint I have.
2019920
I had on and off trouble with my network extender before I bought this antenna and no such trouble since. My guess is it will sure help, if not solve your trouble altogether!
2128040
Here is my question? Does this work really well? I am having all kinds of issues w/ my wireless connection signal strenght says 100% but my bars fluctuate so I was thinking about purchasing this to see if this stablizes anything.
1562934
My Cisco Linksys Factory Refurbished RE1000 Wireless-N Range Extender works great. You have to set it up with ethernet first, but for some reason, the wireless computers I have in that side of the house simply work with it. It really extends the wireless connection. I went from one to two bars to four bars on all devices. With one non wireless computer, I had to plug the Wireless-N Range Extender to the computer's ethernet. The computer detected it, but it dids not detect the main router (I use a linksys N900). I disconnect the RE100 from the ethernet, took it to near the N900 router, pressed went back to my computer, pressed the little button on the USB wireless device, ran to the router and pressed the reset on the router, and the connection was established. I didn't have a hard time with the other devices connected to the internet. The ER1000 seems to work with them without me doing anything.
501384
I haven't had problems with wifi. You may want to see if you have the latest software for it.