Will this work as an access point when connected via ethernet from a router?
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Yes. I have my wireless router in another room from my office where I have my desktop computer. I placed the range extender in the office and connected it to my computer with an Ethernet cable. So effectively it is being used as an access point. In my situation, the WD range extender connects through a wireless connection with my WiFi router in the other room. If you have an older router that does not have wireless capability, you can plug an Ethernet cable between the non-wireless router and the WD range extender. Then your computer can access the Internet via the WD range extender wirelessly. Just a couple of applications. This device is very reasonably priced and versatile. Yes. I have my wireless router in another room from my office where I have my desktop computer. I placed the range extender in the office and connected it to my computer with an Ethernet cable. So effectively it is being used as an access point. In my situation, the WD range extender connects through a wireless connection with my WiFi router in the other room. If you have an older router that does not have wireless capability, you can plug an Ethernet cable between the non-wireless router and the WD range extender. Then your computer can access the Internet via the WD range extender... » Read More Yes. I have my wireless router in another room from my office where I have my desktop computer. I placed the range extender in the office and connected it to my computer with an Ethernet cable. So effectively it is being used as an access point. In my situation, the WD range extender connects through a wireless connection with my WiFi router in the other room. If you have an older router that does not have wireless capability, you can plug an Ethernet cable between the non-wireless router and the WD range extender. Then your computer can access the Internet via the WD range extender wirelessly. Just a couple of applications. This device is very reasonably priced and versatile. « Show Less
2279803
Yes it needs to be wired to a router, if it is a wireless router then you will see it over the network.
239592
No, this allows you to power a compatible EnGenius router or access point using the ethernet cable you are already using to send data too/from the unit to your network. In other words, one less cable, or having to locate an outlet near the unit when its installed remote (in corporate installs)
2063379
It must be powered from the POE and connected to the router via cat5/6. It sounds like you may be looking for a range extender, but the throughputon those will be much lower due to their nature (having to receive/transmit radio signals simultaneously).
1017151
If you mean you use this device to access your wireless router with an Ethernet cable attached to your computer's network card then yes. I use it to access my wireless router from across the house with machines that are too old to have wireless network cards. Hope this is clear.
1553908
I presume that what you are asking is if this can work as an access point or as a repeater. If that is your question, that yes it can be configured that way. If I missed what you really want to know, please ask it again.
1390004
yes works great when used as a directional access point across distance. I have it hooked to a standard provider cable box (fiber optic line).
995563
Yeah this can work once you have access to your router outside your network that this device is connected to and you should be fine
1955860
It should work through the wired ethernet connection. You would have to plug it into the internet or ISP connection on the router.
28597
Ethernet is wired. This is wireless. If you are asking if this will connect to a wireless router then yes it will. Also if you're asking if it will be able to communicate to wired devices on the same network then the answer is also yes.
1791141
Yes. You will need to go through a brief setup to get the ethernet connection working.
2284211
In a word, NO. It has to be connected to a router that assigns internal IP addresses. That would be either your cable/DSL 'modem' or to something like an Apple Airport that has an ethernet jack.
1650104
Yes, this can be used as an access point, and is designed to hook on to your main router's Wi-Fi connection to extend signal to dead zones in your home.
2023782
As long as you can connect an ethernet/lan cable from your router/modem to the device, yes.
179042
Yes. I am currently doing just that. Keep in mind though, it is not a WiFi router. You have to plug an Ethernet cable into it or plug an access point in it for WiFi.
425452
This is only an access point. Since you already have a router this access point will work fine.
1848705
I cinfigured it as an access point to plug in my ethernet wired phones and it worked. I did read that it can be configured as a repeater, but did not try it that way.