Netgear AC1750 Extender Delivering Less than 5Mbps? Try These Fixes

A Netgear AC1750 WiFi range extender (model EX6150) is a handy device that can help expand and boost your existing WiFi network coverage in your home or office. The extender works by connecting wirelessly to your existing WiFi router or access point, then rebroadcasting and amplifying the signal to eliminate dead zones and reach farther into your home or office. It's easy to set up with the WPS push 'N' connect button and provides extra wired ports if you need to connect devices like a smart TV or game console via Ethernet.I recently set up a Netgear AC1750 extender in hopes of improving the WiFi connectivity problems we've been experiencing on the second floor of our home. Even though our primary router is pretty powerful, the signal has always been slow and spotty upstairs. After installing the extender and positioning it halfway between the router and the problem location upstairs, I ran some speed tests. Disappointingly, I was still getting no more than 5Mbps download speeds upstairs, despite the extender supposedly being capable of much faster speeds. In this article, I'll share some tips on how to troubleshoot and improve the performance of your Netgear AC1750 extender if it's not giving you more than 5Mbps. So whether you're a tech whiz or just starting out, read on for some helpful advice.

Troubleshooting tips

1. Extender placed too far from the router 2. Make sure the Netgear AC1750 extender is up to date 3. Interference from other devices 4. Power cycle the extender often 5. Enable FastLane technology 6. Check 20/40 MHz Coexistence 7. Weak source signal from the main router 8. Connecting over the 2.4GHz band 9. Too many connected devices 10. Incompatible router and extender 11. Contact Netgear support Read the full article