Nokia 5G - WiFi Extender

[BFReilly]

Looking for a recommendation for a wifi extender. We have the Nokia 5G gateway.

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[RogersMoin]

Hello, @BFReilly.

We're thrilled to have you in our Community. Thank you for your post!

I have noticed a few members using a router with their Nokia FastMile 5G Gateway but not a WiFi extender. Possibly, a router is a better choice than a WiFi extender.

Tagging @gareth01 & @Meo034 for possible suggestions. Other Community members using additional network gear with the Nokia FastMile 5G Gateway, please feel free to share your insights.

Cheers,
RogersMoin

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@RogersMoin wrote:

Hello, @BFReilly.

We're thrilled to have you in our Community. Thank you for your post!

I have noticed a few members using a router with their Nokia FastMile 5G Gateway but not a WiFi extender. Possibly, a router is a better choice than a WiFi extender.

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@RogersMoin  I think this was being asked because those using a router for Wi-Fi access found that their 100 Mbps download speeds were dropping to 25 Mbps.  (Not sure why.  My guess is that with a router, all Wi-Fi-connected devices would be NAT'ed and appear as if their connections were originating from a single IP address.  If any of those devices were to stream video, traffic would get throttled.  25 Mbps happens to be the bandwidth required to stream 4K video.)

[gareth01]

If you can run a data line you can use most routers (including mesh units) in AP mode I would recommend that over any extender. I am using the Dlink COVR-X1862 and it works pretty well.

I do not have the same issues with LAN port speed however I have the 'Essentials' plan which limits me to 25mbps anyway however I do see speedtest hit higher speeds momentarily before the throttling kicks in.