09-15-2024, 08:50 AM
Congrats on getting the Synology DS224+! Using a WiFi extender pod with an Ethernet port is definitely a viable option if running a wired connection directly to the router isn’t possible. It’s not ideal compared to a direct wired connection, but it should work.
You're right to assume that speed could be a factor. WiFi extenders usually cut the available bandwidth in half, and this could impact streaming or transferring large files to/from your NAS. If your media is in high resolution (like 4K), buffering could be an issue, but for regular HD content or local backups, it should be manageable.
If you find speed too limiting, consider upgrading to a mesh WiFi system, which typically offers better speeds and stability than standard extenders.
You're right to assume that speed could be a factor. WiFi extenders usually cut the available bandwidth in half, and this could impact streaming or transferring large files to/from your NAS. If your media is in high resolution (like 4K), buffering could be an issue, but for regular HD content or local backups, it should be manageable.
If you find speed too limiting, consider upgrading to a mesh WiFi system, which typically offers better speeds and stability than standard extenders.