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Discussions on WindowsForum.com about range extenders cover setup, performance issues, and alternatives. Users troubleshoot problems like slower speeds on specific devices, workgroup sharing across extended networks, and compatibility with Windows 7, 8, and 10. Topics include comparing hardware range extenders to software solutions or using a second router, as well as driver conflicts with USB adapters. Common themes involve optimizing dual-band extenders, resolving LAN and casting failures, and integrating extenders into existing home networks with mixed Windows versions.
  1. J

    Windows 10 Unable to get the same performance on different WIFI devices for LAN - Solved!

    I recently purchased a dual band range extender to boost the signal for one WIFI device that has poor coverage. Both the main ISP router and the range extender are dual band. I can still get better performance from the ISP router that is only at one bar signal strength than the range extender...
    • Johncoool
    • Thread
    • device settings dual band firmware internet speed isp router lan network performance range extender signal strength wifi
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. J

    VIDEO Google Chrome "Cast" requirement - Closed!

    Every once in a while I try the Google Chrome cast feature from several different Computers and it has never worked. I am able to cast from the windows feature but not from Google chrome. I also tried it from Mac O/S and also did not work. All give the same issue. Which is that no device can be...
    • Johncoool
    • Thread
    • access point anycast casting chrome chromecast compatibility devices features firewall knock-off macos network range extender support technology troubleshooting vlc wifi windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
  3. TheArtfulDodger

    Windows 8 Workgroup Sharing Problem in Win 8 & Win 7

    Hello: I am having no end of trouble with my network. Here's the setup: 1. BT Home Hub 5 Wi-Fi router, connected to Internet. 2. Desktop, Win 7 HP, x64, connected to router with Ethernet. 3. HP LaserJet printer, connected to router with Ethernet. 4. Netgear EX6200 AC1200 802.11ac Dual Band...
    • TheArtfulDodger
    • Thread
    • access denied desktop ethernet file sharing folder permissions hub network issues network printer network setup printer range extender router configuration shared drives tablet troubleshooting wifi windows 7 windows 8 windows settings workgroup
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  4. S

    Windows 7 Wifi Range Extender software or Using another Wifi Router?

    Hi, I'm looking into getting something to help boost Wifi coverage around the house. My friend recommend this software: My WIFI Router( mywifirouter.me/features/), it said it can extend the range of your home or office Wi-Fi with just a few clicks. How do you think about such Wifi Range...
    • shuitongjing
    • Thread
    • coverage home network network range extender router signal strength software technology wifi wifi booster
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. B

    Windows 7 Driver is being used by another process - WUSB600n problem

    Hey guys. (Running Windows 7 RC 64-bit) So after trying just about everything with crappy Linksys products (using a router as an access point (failed), connecting to a range extender via Ethernet (failed when other people connected wirelessly and also had a wierd lag issue)), I caved and...
    • Bearwhale
    • Thread
    • access point connectivity device installation driver issues driver update drivers error message hardware linksys network driver range extender software conflict tech support troubleshooting usb drivers vista drivers windows 7 wireless adapter wusb600n
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking