What if the other computer is a laptop, wireless. will this extend the range for this?
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In my case, where the router was downstairs and I was trying to connect with computers upstairs, I had better luck with this wired system than I had with wireless USB connectors. YMMV
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No - it will need to have the PC plugged directly into it. it's likely that your laptop has an ethernet port though, so you should be able to plug that into this.
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The way I used it was I plugged it into the wall at the far far end of my house and then attached a second router to broadcast a second wifi network. Because PowerLine is basically ethernet through your power outlets and doesn't broadcast a wireless network by itself.
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Yes, you would just have to plug in the computer or laptop with an Ethernet cord
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This device is only for Ethernet connections. Your laptop probably has an Ethernet port and you will need an Ethernet cable to plug this in as well as another cable to plug the second unit into the router.
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I don't really know. I have used it with my laptop, and it increased its range by about 25%. As far as the computer goes, you must load in the driver in order for the device to work.
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No. You'll get 15 to 30 feet maximum. It's just a little better than a desktop wireless keyboard and mouse.
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It does not extend your range at all. It must be within, and is subject to, your existing wifi network.
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Patrick is correct, see below.... This will boost your wireless signal only (to improve wireless range) has nothing to do with your operating system.
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It might improve the signal a bit more just because the wireless adapter has a high gain antenna but is not the most recommended method to increase the signal since your laptop has a built in wireless circuit. Your best bet will be a wi-Fi range extender or a more powerful wireless router. Hope this helps...JR
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Im not sure about this. but you can try. maybe a wireless usb hub can help you accomplish the job
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If you have a WIFI setup for other devices, this will make any computer wireless. Only for one device.
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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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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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You could, but wouldn't recommend it. By doing so you effectively cut down on the wireless range as you just went from an open omni-directional signal to one that is now partially blocked by the PC itself.
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It is not wireless so you will see the cables you choose to use to connect to the computer but it should work just fine. Keep in mind that it is 3 1/2 feet long too.
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No. This product is not a range extender. It is used to convert a computer without the AC protocol to AC. The problem is probably with your router
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If it's a small conference room. I couldn't get it to work reliably with more than 15' separation between the computer and the base receiver. And it must be line of sight. If someone were to walk between the two, your connection would likely be lost.
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There is a good chance it will because the external antenna has a greater range than internal antennas on Laptops. If you already have good signal (bottom right in windows) then this probably isn't going to fix your problem.
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You will need some sort of router as well. All this does is provide you a wireless connection to a device that does not have it such as an older desktop or laptop.
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if you have a long usb cable you can be ten feet or so away. the wireless usb doesn't work.