Does this extend the wireless of G: Hi, I have a question, I have a linkysys G router, and my wireless signal needs to be extended like 15 feet. my computer does not accept wireless N, so would this extend the range of G or it won't extend that range?
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You need to set it up as a repeater fpor your existing router, which is a feature of the unit that is not even mentioned on the box. Then put it midway to the point at which you want to extend the signal.
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I actually have my router on the far end of the house. I don't have any issues whatsoever in the house and get full through put of my speed. I have had it several months now and LOVE it. Best router I have ever had. As I said....range has not been an issue and in fact my neighbor has complained that he gets a better signal from my wi-fi than his own in his house. LOL. Hope that helps.
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What kind of wireless router are you using? The extender works best if you place it in a location where you are getting a good wireless signal from your router.
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This work in conjunction with the router. This will just extend your routers wireless range.
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Excuse me I am somewhat novice.Recently I bought D link N560 router and fixed on my desktop.I get signal with only 54 mbs speed and at about 60 ft distance on my Dell D 600 lap top.Will this adapter will give higher speed and range?I have 100 mbps Bright House cable connection on my desktop.I shall feel obliged to have you reply,though this may sound very primitive question.Thanks.....Ashok
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It needs to be set up by plugging it directly into a computer. After that, it can be a free standing wireless hub that extends the wireless signal. Mine works perfectly. My wireless network devices at this end of the house now tap into the new router, while devices near the main router get signal from it. Locate the Medialink somewhere between your main router and the upstairs bedroom.
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Not 100% sure if you will be able to extend that far but what I can tell you is when extending the wifi signal you lose performance and internet speed the farther the extender is from the router and the farther your products that you will be using are from the extender hope this helps
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it is a wireless router, which should provide you with wifi for a reasonable distance,depending on the terrain and/or construction of your premises. for extended range there is a seperate product, called appropriately a wifi range extender
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it is about same be aware I run ddwrt most of time or merlinwrt which is a slightly modified asuswrt factory firmware dont try to raise the transmit power big nono the chipset is amplified after the transmiter chip so increasing transmit power will do nothing but fry the booster / amplifier causing wireless to no longer function. Best option for increasing range is to get better antennas and to use good cables preferably LMR400 low loss and like 15dbi outside antennas 3 of each to be exact and keep cable length to a minimum to get less signal loss. Cheap antennas found on amazon / ebay tend to be garbage and are often 90% no better than the oems and often worse.
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M situation was different in that I installed it on a router with only one external antenna. I think it probably depends upon how your range extender is configured. If it simply has two antennas broadcasting identical signals, there probably wouldn't be a problem. If each antenna is dedicated to different frequencies, that may pose some issues. I guess what I would do is replace one antenna and then switch the configuration to the other and see if it works well for you in either. The other approach would simply be to replace both antennas with two Amped powered antennas, which may provide significant advantages. If it/they don't work out, you can simply return them for a refund. I hope that helps. Good luck.
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When it worked properly, it extended the range about 50 feet. However, it regularly dropped its connection to the router. I ended up giving mine away.
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Once you configure it for wireless, it just needs to be within range of your wireless Router. I had mine about 100ft away. Might need to see what your routers broadcast range is.
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This is no longer true, you can extend your network as long as your wireless router supports wds, see this linkhttp://lifehacker.com/400235/
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I do not think this device can help you at that range. The first challenge is for the unit to pick up the signal, strong enough for the display to show all three signal strength lines (which is what the instructions recommend). Only then, can you get the unit to repeat or extend the signal to its maximum new range. In my case, my objective is to enhance my signal strength on the second floor of my house. I literally had to connect the unit in an outlet directly over the room where the source router is in order to get all three signal strength marks. After that, I can say that the signal on the top floor was marginally improved. For the price paid, I guess I am marginally satisfied. I got a slightly improved signal for a small amount of money. But, again, if you expect for this unit to pick up the signal from 100 feet, and then extend it further, my best guess is that you will be disappointed. Good luck.
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The extender could not be used as a wireless router. It is used to extend the signal of an existing router or access point.
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Not sure the difference between extender and repeater. All I know is1. Through manually setting, the item copied my router setting and make exact same network name (not xxxx-1, xxxx-2, ect.)2. When above is done, plug this in the middle point between the router and where I have weak signal. Signal gets boosted and speed gets increased.Hope this helps...
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The square footage doesn't matter. What matters is distance plus obstructions. A G-band router should have a range of 150 ft or so, an N-band about twice that. In the "real world" that can be cut short by a lot of things like brick walls and metal panels. If you have trouble maintaining a connection, and you can't move closer, maybe you need a "Wireless Repeater" or "Range Extender" that you can place about half-way.