does it need to be close to the router as i bump off my landlords which is below me
1258395
Quite close yes. But you can get a signal booster dirt cheap. This will extend the wifi signal significantly.
1258396
Hmmm... I'm not a techie and I don't know for sure. But it might depend on the strength of the router's signal. Our router (an Apple AirPort from 2011) is one floor below the Panasonic Blu-Ray disc player, and we never have a problem. If there wasn't a wood floor between the player and the router, they'd be about 10 or 12 feet apart.
1258397
I used a net gear wireless LAN since it was way cheaper at walmart and picks up signal from over a 100' away so that m sure that will work for you.
1188410
The router works fine. However, I have metal studs in my home and therefore the full power did not reach to the far end of the house. I bought an extender and now have full power everywhere. Easy setup. Just make sure you set up extender plugged in next to your computer and then move it to the location to want....they left out that set. You may not even need an extender.
169883
Do you plug this in next to the router or move it to another room? My router is upstairs but I need it too work in the downstairs bedroom and hopefully basement.
95158
Paul, I was trying to get full wifi out to my backyard which is only about 50' away, but my problem is I have steel siding on my house instead of wood or vinyl .So I positioned the extender at the nearest wall socket to my sliding glass door to to the back yard as to reflect thru the glass and not my siding. This worked, I didn't have all bars showing but I had the wifi ok. Your standard wifi router (N) should get you at least that far without the extender, standard structure house wood of vinyl siding of course
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I placed mine 2 floors below my wireless router in my finished basement, and it works fine--my signal strength there was 80%; the distance depends upon the strength of the signal coming from your router; you want to be sure, according to the instructions, that the signal strength at the range extender is at least 70% (it shows you this on the dashboard when you connect to the device). And once you have gone through setup and connected to the extended network, you can unplug the device and try it in different places without having to reconnect. The extender remembers your original settings. Really a freaking nice device, at least for me. Took less than 10 minutes to set up at a leisurely pace. I placed mine 2 floors below my wireless router in my finished basement, and it works fine--my signal strength there was 80%; the distance depends upon the strength of the signal coming from your router; you want to be sure, according to the instructions, that the signal strength at the range extender is at least 70% (it shows you this on the dashboard when you connect to the device). And once you have gone through setup and connected to the extended network, you can unplug the device and try it in different places without having to reconnect. The extender remembers your original settings.... » Read More I placed mine 2 floors below my wireless router in my finished basement, and it works fine--my signal strength there was 80%; the distance depends upon the strength of the signal coming from your router; you want to be sure, according to the instructions, that the signal strength at the range extender is at least 70% (it shows you this on the dashboard when you connect to the device). And once you have gone through setup and connected to the extended network, you can unplug the device and try it in different places without having to reconnect. The extender remembers your original settings. Really a freaking nice device, at least for me. Took less than 10 minutes to set up at a leisurely pace. « Show Less
581346
Recommended placement for the REA20 would be between your router and the dead spot in your home. (As long as the signal strength of your home network is above 70%).
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It is recommended to move the extender half way between the dead spot in your home and your home router. If the signal strength between the extender and router is less than 70% you may want to consider moving it closer to the router.
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Not at all. Our DSL gateway is on the top floor of the house. This repeater is on the bottom floor and on the other end~~on a completely different circuit.
660191
As others have said, yes it does, and the connection on mine is strong 1.5 floors above where my router is located. No dropping issues whatsoever.
2166111
No need. I have my main router hooked up to main FIOS Internet line on 3rd floor and the extender is on main 1st floor so that my TV on main floor and in basement can get internet by WIFI. It also allows me to get Internet outside. I can move around throughout the house using my tablets, cell phone, ipods blueray players and laptops using wifi. Son connects his game system and we don't lose connection. It's best to keep your network secured. Hope this helps.
851107
I'd get a better Router :)Seriously, place it in the same room you're using (if possible), as range decreases with every layer of material it has to pass through (flooring, ceiling, walls, etc.).This is a basic router, and if you really don't want to stare at your router on a daily basis, you can try putting it in a room adjacent to the main area you normally use. Hiding it in the basement when you're usually upstairs will likely result in you dropping your connection more frequently.Good luck in optimizing your location!Gordon
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Honestly, it depends. Im leaning towards no, or low signal. I bought this to use in my university's club, which is in the basement ( surrounded by concrete, pipes, heavy flooring etc.). It can reach some wifi a floor or 2 above (some PS3s, and weird mobile wifis), but it cant reach the normal campus wifi. If you mean standard apartment/house floors, i'd say probably. Its not at all a bad router, but its also not a DC outlet, power hungry, giant radio receiver or anything. So.. i dont actually have a definite answer for you, other than "possibly", leaning slightly towards "probably". Honestly, it depends. Im leaning towards no, or low signal. I bought this to use in my university's club, which is in the basement ( surrounded by concrete, pipes, heavy flooring etc.). It can reach some wifi a floor or 2 above (some PS3s, and weird mobile wifis), but it cant reach the normal campus wifi. If you mean standard apartment/house floors, i'd say probably. Its not at all a bad router, but its also not a DC outlet, power hungry, giant radio receiver or anything. So.. i dont actually have a definite answer for you, other than "possibly", leaning slightly towards... » Read More Honestly, it depends. Im leaning towards no, or low signal. I bought this to use in my university's club, which is in the basement ( surrounded by concrete, pipes, heavy flooring etc.). It can reach some wifi a floor or 2 above (some PS3s, and weird mobile wifis), but it cant reach the normal campus wifi. If you mean standard apartment/house floors, i'd say probably. Its not at all a bad router, but its also not a DC outlet, power hungry, giant radio receiver or anything. So.. i dont actually have a definite answer for you, other than "possibly", leaning slightly towards "probably". « Show Less
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Is does not matter. I recommend you place them as far apart from each other as possible in order to get more range. You should consider purchasing an extended cable.
1851696
I have a garage about 30 feet detached from the house. This router would not reach with a usable signal very well.
526708
My main router is in my basement. I put the extender upstairs, on my first floor which is about 200 feet away from the extender. It reaches another 1,000 feet to our second floor guest rooms. Best purchase we made and the company is extremely helpful.
581347
We have a two and a half story house. I have the Amped about 4 feet from the router on the second floor which is near the center of the house horizontally and vertically. Near the router, I use the router's wi-fi signal. Farther out on the second floor, on the first floor, and the third floor, I use the Amped's signal. This setup works great for me.
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Unless your buildings are very close to your router, you will be better off running Ethernet cable to each building and then installing individual wifi routers in the buildings. Trying to get a router with a broad range will be very expensive and you will not be able to eliminate dead spots.