@PurpleRaven wrote:
Because of the layout of the house, it appears that BlueCurve doesn't reach everywhere, and I need to add a wifi extender. Am thinking of a NetGear WiFi RangeExtender (EX3700) and wonder whether there might be an issues with it and BlueCurve.
Appreciate any thoughts and experiences.
I posted on this subjected last spring. I opted to try out the BlueCurve pods, with the assistance of Shaw Tech support visit. They were very committed to optimize my network and get these devices going. After much experimentation I decided to leave my BlueCurve system with just the main router. Albeit the techs did a great job checking out signals, tightening up connections and installing a Technicolour version of the router, I didn’t really need any extra connections in the outer limits of my house.
This week I added three pods again, trying to get better connections for recently installed wireless tv boxes. Setup was easy and this time around my smart tv seemed to play better with the BlueCurve router in dual band, with the pods. All my Xi6 boxes are reporting “excellent” connection in all the rooms thanks to the pods. I will run my wifi SweetSpots app to check network performance in few days once the network settles in.
If you are at all considering the BlueCurve wireless streaming boxes you will be committed to the BlueCurve gear including the router and pods.
If not and you just want to beef up your system Ubiquity and Netgear get good reviews for their mesh gear. If you are using BlueCurve cable modem/router be sure to use the Technicolour version. I found that one works really well.
