WG1608 Antenna/Range Extension Options
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WG1608 Antenna/Range Extension Options
I just got set up with a new WG1608 5g router and I am looking to replace my old router. Unfortunately, my house is pretty big (around 5000sqft) and the range on the router isn't quite what I was hoping for. I was wondering if I could simply upgrade the 2.5/5Ghz antennas or If I am better off buying a big commercial router or mesh kit and using the new router as a modem. I would really prefer to use my new router especially since I paid a lot for it, but I understand if 3rd party antennas don't work. I am also looking forward to 5ghz support in the future!
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Re: WG1608 Antenna/Range Extension Options
I always add a dedicated WiFi access point or mesh system that plugs in via ethernet to the router, and turn off the routers wifi radios to give full power to the modem. Its really the best way in my opinion.
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I use a Xiaomi AX1800 Qualcomm Five-core Wifi6 2.4G 5.0GHZ Full Gigabit and connect router and modem with 3 ft Of cat 8 ethernet cable
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How do you like that one?punkguy00017 wrote: Thu Dec 10, 2020 6:58 pm I use a Xiaomi AX1800 Qualcomm Five-core Wifi6 2.4G 5.0GHZ Full Gigabit and connect router and modem with 3 ft Of cat 8 ethernet cable
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Re: WG1608 Antenna/Range Extension Options
I love it get fast speeds also covers the entire house 2000sqf
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Re: WG1608 Antenna/Range Extension Options
Thanks guys! I think I will end up connecting it to another router.
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Ill have to get one and test it against my Ubiquiti Alien router.punkguy00017 wrote: Fri Dec 11, 2020 6:30 pm I love it get fast speeds also covers the entire house 2000sqf