network extender advantages and disadvantages?

Answer 1

Hi Mike,
If you're referring to a wireless range extender for example, then the obvious advantage is that you'd cover a larger area with your signal without having to run any wiring for a 2nd access point. But the disadvantage is that the range extender is essentially a repeater which runs on the same channel and basically cuts your performance in half for every extender that you add because of the way the wireless protocols work.

Answer 2

To add to the Network Master, it increases your chances of being hacked because of the increased coverage area