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Theoretically, multiple devices connected to Wi-Fi doesn’t slow down the internet speed. But in practice, more the number of devices are connected to the internet, the bandwidth is being shared thus affecting the speed. On the other hand, streaming live videos and downloading large files consumes a sizeable bandwidth.

Look for a link or button named something like “attached devices,” “connected devices,” or “DHCP clients.” You may find this on the Wi-Fi configuration page, or you may find it on some sort of status page. On some routers, the list of connected devices may be printed on a main status page to save you some clicks.

30mbps is more than enough speed to stream video! If by streaming you mean watching videos and not live streaming, then even speeds of around 5mbps are enough to enjoy uninterrupted 720p video. However, there is always the issue of quality.

Yes, you can use 2 extenders with a few caveats. Do not wirelessly connect one extender to another. Performance for the second extender will usually be unsatisfactory. Therefore, each extender should connect to the main router.

You can use multiple extenders but their main source of wireless connection must be the same. You cannot connect an extender to another extender’s wireless network.

The Netgear Nighthawk X4 AC2200 WiFi Range Extender (EX7300) installs in minutes, is one of the fastest plug-in range extenders we’ve tested, and supports MU-MIMO data streaming.

WiFi boosters, repeaters, and extenders are mostly the same thing – devices to improve WiFi coverage. There isn’t a clearly defined difference between devices that manufacturers describe as “repeaters” and devices described as “extenders”. However, not all WiFi extenders work in the exact same way.

How to Extend WiFi Coverage in Your Home

1. Install a WiFi Range Extender. One way to attain complete WiFi coverage throughout your home is to install a range extender.
2. Install an Additional WiFi Router. Alternatively, some choose to install an additional router in their home to extend WiFi coverage.
3. Even Better, Install a WiFi Mesh System.

1. Wireless repeaters really amplify nothing and can make matters worse. A typical repeater uses the wireless router’s capacity in the same way as anything else that connects to the wireless network. Bad apple: How One Device with Bad Coverage Can Spoil Your Wireless Network.