Could this be used to create a "local" network among 3 PCs and a BD player? One PC has an outdoor Wifi antenna connected via USB port.
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If you connect all 3 pcs with wired connections. This switch does not provide wireless connection.
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How well this works at creating a local network depends on the kind of connectivity you want between the devices (peer-to-peer should work, but if you're trying to "feed" the BD player to all 3 at the same time or some other configuration, I think a router is preferred) and what kind of connection you want to the outside world (to share an internet connection you'll need a router, not just this switch). This won't support wireless without a wireless bridge of some sort. Given these two needs (ensuring good sharing and supporting a wifi connection) I think a wireless router would meet your needs better. I have found switches (I use the 8-port version of this router) work best at adding new wired connections to a network that already has a router as "traffic cop".
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I concur with K. Cuddeback. You do not have enough in this mix to do all the connection - nor have you said why you want to hook in the BD device - one of the folks could certainly give you more information once you explain what it is you are trying to achieve. - Grouchy
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You can use it as a wifi repeater or broadcast WiFi using an ethernet connection or a mobile usb dongle. You can also use it as a wifi nas server. Hope this answers your question.
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I read the answers to this and tried using mine with one port. It worked, so I attached it to a USB extension cable, raised the adapter, and my WIFI signal increased 15%.
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Yes, I think you can. Its a external AP but works as a client too. You just have to configure it as Client.
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Yes, you can use it via usb tethering. And this is responsible for distributing the signal for wifi
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It won't work, as there is a limitation for transmitting the signal over power line. but you could share the wireless signal if you could get the neighbor's signal or if they could get yours.
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Sorry Pinebear. it sounds like it might be a good idea tho.. not sure.. we only use it for our house WiFi...that's not a great help but i didn't want to ignore the question...
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It is supposed to work as a hotspot as long as the unit is connected (wired) to 1 computer, other computers can connect if they are in close range (though I have not tested it out).
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The interface is USB with no LAN or WiFi connection. You could conceivably connect a bunch of stuff to (perhaps) make it work on a network or you could go to Radio Shack and buy a 25 ft USB extension cable. Works great.
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I have plugged the antennae directly into a computer, into a hub, a wi-fi access point. I can't say for sure, but I think you could do that.
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As with any USB device, unless it is designed to run from a router it can only be used by one device at a time. It is however the best long distance Wi-Fi antenna I have ever used.
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It works as a hot spot for any device with Wifi capability. But you'll need to have Clearwire in your area.
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I only use it at home, not in a business, but I don't see why this would not work. Just be sure to choose a wireless channel that is not being used in the neighborhood (download the app Wifi Analizer and see what are the channels currently in use nearby). If all channels are already being used, choose the one that has less wifi networks connected to. This definitely improves the wireless quality!
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yes. but you need to have a firm grasp of router programing, and server OS operation. This will work best for a small group of friends that want to play locally, no more than ten unless you upgrade the hardware more.
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Thanks... we might just use something like powerline networking. Thanks for the example!
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Yes, if you configure it properly. Sounds like you would use the 'client' mode which makes the D-Link act as a wireless connection point for a wired Ethernet device.
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Yeah I agree with Danny, but with some creative engineering you can still boost the signal distance. The only way to boost the signal of something like this would be to utilize the interrupt pin and have it trigger from a read on the external antenna, Which would actually be pretty interesting to code and build. Hope this helps!