- Does this extender support 5 GHz?
- No. It operates on the 2.4 GHz band only, so it cannot extend a 5 GHz network. Devices on your 5 GHz SSID will not benefit.
- What does the 1200Mbps rating mean?
- It is a class rating for the radio, not the speed you will see. Real throughput is far lower, and repeating cuts it roughly in half at the extended location.
- Will it work with my existing router?
- Yes, it works as a standard repeater with most routers. You connect it to your network's SSID and password during setup.
- How do I set it up?
- Plug it in near the router first, open the setup page in a browser, and join it to your network. Then move it to a spot with a decent signal from the router.
- Where should I place it?
- Put it roughly halfway between the router and the dead zone, where the router signal is still usable. Placing it in the dead zone itself gives poor results.
- Does it create a separate network name?
- It can use the same SSID or a different one. A separate name makes it clear which network a device is on, since there is no mesh roaming.
- Where is the VILINICE WiFi Extender Signal Booster 1200Mbps cheapest?
- At Lowe's, for $33.99, as of our latest check.