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NETGEAR WiFi Mesh Range Extender (EX6400) - Add up to 2,100 sq. ft., 35 Devices - AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Signal Booster & Repeater (up to 1.9 Gbps Speed) $49.98
NETGEAR WiFi Mesh Range Extender (EX6400) - Add up to 2,100 sq. ft., 35 Devices - AC1900 Dual Band Wireless Signal Booster & Repeater (up to 1.9 Gbps Speed) $49.98
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Heads up for anyone considering the Netgear EX6400 for OpenWrt:
EX6400 v1 / v2 → Fully supported and work well (Qualcomm/ath10k, stable WiFi)
EX6400 v3 → Will flash and boot OpenWrt, but WiFi does not work
The v3 uses a MediaTek MT7629 platform, and currently there's no working WiFi driver in OpenWrt. Ethernet works, but it basically ends up as a wired-only device, which defeats the purpose of using it as an extender/AP.
Make sure to check the hardware version before buying—v1/v2 are solid, v3 is not usable for wireless (at least for now).
Silly question: How do I figure version of EX6400 ?
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Heads up for anyone considering the Netgear EX6400 for OpenWrt:
EX6400 v1 / v2 → Fully supported and work well (Qualcomm/ath10k, stable WiFi)
EX6400 v3 → Will flash and boot OpenWrt, but WiFi does not work
The v3 uses a MediaTek MT7629 platform, and currently there's no working WiFi driver in OpenWrt. Ethernet works, but it basically ends up as a wired-only device, which defeats the purpose of using it as an extender/AP.
Make sure to check the hardware version before buying—v1/v2 are solid, v3 is not usable for wireless (at least for now).
Silly question: How do I figure version of EX6400 ?
There may be some indication of the hardware version printed on the outer box, usually near the serial/barcode label. It will definitely be printed on the unit itself once opened—but by then it would obviously be too late.
Please do not pay more than $10 for this really outdated device.. it is wifi 5.. not 6, not 6e, not 7.. i have 3 of these, am running openwrt on them to make them functional. They work well, but are atleast 5-7 yrs old tech. If anyone thinks this is a good deal, I have 3 to sell at $30
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- EX6400 v1 / v2 → Fully supported and work well (Qualcomm/ath10k, stable WiFi)
- EX6400 v3 → Will flash and boot OpenWrt, but WiFi does not work
The v3 uses a MediaTek MT7629 platform, and currently there's no working WiFi driver in OpenWrt. Ethernet works, but it basically ends up as a wired-only device, which defeats the purpose of using it as an extender/AP.Make sure to check the hardware version before buying—v1/v2 are solid, v3 is not usable for wireless (at least for now).
- EX6400 v1 / v2 → Fully supported and work well (Qualcomm/ath10k, stable WiFi)
- EX6400 v3 → Will flash and boot OpenWrt, but WiFi does not work
The v3 uses a MediaTek MT7629 platform, and currently there's no working WiFi driver in OpenWrt. Ethernet works, but it basically ends up as a wired-only device, which defeats the purpose of using it as an extender/AP.Make sure to check the hardware version before buying—v1/v2 are solid, v3 is not usable for wireless (at least for now).
Can I use this to extend my wifi connection with me NETGEAR Orbi Whole Home Tri-Band WiFi 6 Mesh Network System (RBK853)?
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