Anybody know if there's a difference between a wifi booster and a wifi extender? I'm trying to grab WIFI my MacBook recognizes but cannot connect to.
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Wifi booster is a device that can grab signals that you would normally can't get due to distance and such, a wifi extender is a device that will extend a wifi signal that your wireless router sends out. Usually used in large buildings.
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There is an Ethernet port on the bottom but from what I understand is that will only boost your wifi signal more, not turn an outlet into Ethernet. Someone else may know more about this, though.
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Our extenders are stand alone network devices just like routers and are transparent to the operating system of the connecting client. All WIFI enabled devices should connect regardless of the operating system.
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Hi Nicholas, our Mac was the device most distant from our AP. The air card had a difficult time with consistent connectivity and also slow speed. The Bear Extender eliminated those problems.
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Hi, thank you for your email. To increase Wi-Fi range, you should purchase BearExtender 1200 since it has a built-in WiFi amplifier and long range 5 dBi antenna. BearExtender Turbo is designed for 802.11ac routers and is optimized for fast file transfers rather than range. Here is a comparison chart showing BearExtender 1200 and BearExtender Turbo: http://store.bearextender.com/pages/compare-bearextender-models-for-mac-os-xRegards,MarkBearExtenderUS Customer Caresupport@bearextender.com1-800-348-5146www.BearExtender.com/Support
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I had a similar question, trying to figure out how far I can update my MacBook Pro. It definitely works on with mine now running 10.6.8--and that was easy, Plug and Play, to get it going. Apple had told me that I could not update past 10.6.8 and still get dial-up internet (which is all we have in our area), so I am interested in the replies that say it IS possible! Also wondering if it is still Plug and Play beyond the 10.6.8 point. I did not need to do any special installation with my 10.6.8 as suggested in the first answer I read at top.
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I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box after running an easy to use setup program. Hope this helps. I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box... » Read More I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box after running an easy to use setup program. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I need wifi for my computer. Can this be used for getting my wifi? Iam new at a computer this is my first one. And I need all the help that I can get to use my computer.
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Hello Bill, The wifi on my device works but it does take a bit to connect, most of the time the slow connection is due to the wifi signal I am trying to use. I have noticed issues when using both wifi and Bluetooth at the same time. First, I was using a mini Bluetooth keyboard/mouse device combo but soon realized that it was better to use the on screen keyboard with a wireless mouse (with dongle) or wired mouse. I am guessing the Bluetooth/Wireless card might have difficulty running both at the same time. Also, if you are using the built in wifi connection setting on the device, try using a third party wifi connection app; if you are using a third party app, try using the built in setting. Hello Bill, The wifi on my device works but it does take a bit to connect, most of the time the slow connection is due to the wifi signal I am trying to use. I have noticed issues when using both wifi and Bluetooth at the same time. First, I was using a mini Bluetooth keyboard/mouse device combo but soon realized that it was better to use the on screen keyboard with a wireless mouse (with dongle) or wired mouse. I am guessing the Bluetooth/Wireless card might have difficulty running both at the same time. Also, if you are using the built in wifi connection setting on the device, try using a... » Read More Hello Bill, The wifi on my device works but it does take a bit to connect, most of the time the slow connection is due to the wifi signal I am trying to use. I have noticed issues when using both wifi and Bluetooth at the same time. First, I was using a mini Bluetooth keyboard/mouse device combo but soon realized that it was better to use the on screen keyboard with a wireless mouse (with dongle) or wired mouse. I am guessing the Bluetooth/Wireless card might have difficulty running both at the same time. Also, if you are using the built in wifi connection setting on the device, try using a third party wifi connection app; if you are using a third party app, try using the built in setting. « Show Less
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I had a similar problem and now use two in bridge mode and connect the distant one to a DLink DAP-2553. I then use the DAP-2553 for wireless connections. The two EnGenius work great together and the DLink works excellent with my MacBook Pros. Cannot confirm, but my belief is that a single EnGenius sends a strong signal but has difficulty receiving from distant MacBook Pro.
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Sorry, I don't try to use Mac, but honestly I don't recommend this item since I have general connection issue dependent on channel and router.
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I was not able to do it last night. I had to 'un-hide' my SSID to set it up, then when I went back and 'hid' my SSID it could not connect. [Setting it in repeater mode]. So now my SSID remains 'un-hidden', I've since just implemented a MAC ACL. Please let me know if you've had better luck.
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I have a Zoom wifi as the main connection and a Linksys WRE54G as the Extender, but for some reason the Linksys is hindering the connection. When the extender is disconnected we have a stronger signal. Does anyone know why this would happen? I'm thinking the extender is just not working at all. We've been fighting to fix this for weeks...
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I don't know how to help you with WiFi. However for BlueTooth, you could get a different BlueTooth adapter. I got a Medialink USB BlueTooth adapter. You have to download Apple BlueTooth tools. Google "mac bluetooth hardware io tools".
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Hi,i have a Netgear router hooked up to my iMac, and a netgear access bridge hooked up to the S550; do i need another access bridge hooked up to the router in order to connect the S550 to the internet? or should i be able to make do with what i have? if so, then how? thanks!
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For the original setup, I found it easier to configure with a connection to my computer. You should be able to do all your configurations this way and then you will be connected to your router via your wifi network. Overall, I didn't really like this Extender. There are better and easier ones to configure (Netgear).
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It wont stay synced...I loose connection at least once every 3-5 minutes and I am extremely close to the computer. I have an Mac so not sure if that is the issue or not...cant find any help online.