Post by stanleyb on Jun 28, 2019 19:37:52 GMT
Some time ago I mentioned that I had bought the Netgear EX7300 to get a better signal around the house, and without having to change network passwords between repeaters. But the EX7300 required a firmware update and a bit of messing about before it could be used in a hive configuration. The signal strength was also not always great when I had certain pieces of equipment switched on. It also swallowed up two wall sockets due to its width and design.
Since then Netgear brought out the EX7500, which is of a similar design i.e. it still takes up two mains sockets. So I didn't try one out.
Then they brought out the super expensive EX8000. Far too expensive and extensive for my modest use.
Since then Netgear brought out the EX7500, which is of a similar design i.e. it still takes up two mains sockets. So I didn't try one out.
Then they brought out the super expensive EX8000. Far too expensive and extensive for my modest use.
But they used some of that technology in the EX8000 and brought out the EX7700. That one has a separate power supply, which means no more issues with the unusable mains socket next to it. I decided to give one a try and it has been in operation for a while now. What can I say. The signal strength is far superior, with all the strength bars showing even when I am in the garden. And the separate 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands are a bonus to me. Two of my laptops can use either bands. I tend to use the 5GHz so that I don't get crowded out by the rest of the family, who all have 2.4GHz devices.
The EX7700 was once an expensive piece of kit, going for £250 at one stage. But they have come down in price and I picked up one for £102 delivered. Worth every penny to me, since it improved my streaming, web browsing, and peace of mind.
