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| + | **Why are extenders useful?** | ||
| + | * The distance from the router is a huge determinant of the Wi-Fi performance. Wi-Fi radios drop to lower speeds if the signal is weak. | ||
| + | * Other people' | ||
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| + | **What are the downsides? | ||
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| + | * Using an extender is inherently slower than a direct connection. The extender must receive each packet and then re-broadcast it. This double-transmission adds latency. | ||
| + | * It's more complicated - if you can get good service without an extender, do it. | ||
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