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I live in big house with quite solid walls.. In someplaces my signal is weaken to near nothing!
Is there such a device that amplifies it??
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Yes. Just get a wireless repeater/extender.
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Yes i understand that, but does it have to be the same make etc
What ones do you recomend? |
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| stuaz wrote: | Yes i understand that, but does it have to be the same make etc
What ones do you recomend? |
It doesn't necessarily have to be the same make but some play better than others depending upon what wireless router/access points you are already using. You may want to just Google "wireless repeaters" for a lot of info on this subject. I don't personally need to use one and you didn't say what equipment/network you are already using so I can't recommend a specific product for you.
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I use a Netgear ADSL/Wirless Router. And Linksys receivers
Thanks for the help though
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It'll be cheaper just to use another router. A lot of routers can repeat a wireless signal if you can find one. They're normally on sale or are on sale more than repeaters are.
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stuaz
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| Susurrus wrote: | | It'll be cheaper just to use another router. A lot of routers can repeat a wireless signal if you can find one. They're normally on sale or are on sale more than repeaters are. |
Will it say that it is a repeater? or is there like a code or smthing(i dunno)
LOL sorry if you finding me stupid...but this wireless thing is all new to me
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| stuaz wrote: | | Susurrus wrote: | | It'll be cheaper just to use another router. A lot of routers can repeat a wireless signal if you can find one. They're normally on sale or are on sale more than repeaters are. |
Will it say that it is a repeater? or is there like a code or smthing(i dunno)
LOL sorry if you finding me stupid...but this wireless thing is all new to me |
What model wireless router do you have?
You may want to look into a MIMO type router to boost signal range. I use this one and was able to replace my router and access point. I use G with it not the pre-N.
Another option is to replace the antennas with higher gain or directional ones.
I think it would be best for you to get a range extender. The are easier to set up and are meant to do what you want and easier to find than routers that can be bridged.
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Netgear DG834G is my wireless router. Also i was hunting around in my cupboard of computer junk for a cable.....I found a Wireless Network Access point that i forgot i had..a friend gave it to me. Its a Linksys WAP11 ver.2.6.
Would that work!!??
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| stuaz wrote: | Netgear DG834G is my wireless router. Also i was hunting around in my cupboard of computer junk for a cable.....I found a Wireless Network Access point that i forgot i had..a friend gave it to me. Its a Linksys WAP11 ver.2.6.
Would that work!!?? |
Yes but i believe you would need to run a cable to it from the router. It also may not support WPA encryption as it is a 802.11b WAP. If you are using WEP or, God forbid, no encryption then it would work fine as long as you can run a cable.
I would try using the access point and if it didn't work I would look at adding a true MIMO access point to better serve your needs with your current router.
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No sadly im unable to run a cable very far. Half the reason for wireless...
With a repeater..i know this sounds stupid but does it have to be Physically connected witht the router with like a cable???
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| stuaz wrote: | No sadly im unable to run a cable very far. Half the reason for wireless...
With a repeater..i know this sounds stupid but does it have to be Physically connected witht the router with like a cable??? |
No they don't, they bridge the wireless conection. You put a repeater in the location the signal begins to die to extend the range.
Look here for more info.
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Thanks!
Im gunna go hunting for one now! 
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The WAP54G v2.0 by Linksys can work as a repeater, at least that's what it says in the manual. It retails for about $50, though I'm sure you can find it cheaper with rebates.
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