A Wi-Fi extender creates its own Wi-Fi network, and your device connects and disconnects from it depending on the signal strength.In closing, there are a few important things to reiterate: You may need to experiment to get the best combination depending on the exact model of your Extender and your smartphone and/or laptop. However, you may find that your smartphone lingers longer on the original network before switching. If you name your extended network something different, like the original name plus “_EXT” at the end, it will be clearer which network you are using.
