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    Repeater - easy settings?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jimak, Aug 1, 2007.

  1. jimak

    jimak Notebook Enthusiast

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    I’ve got a wireless router in my house but because it’s in the corner of the house and I cannot move with it I don’t have signal in all rooms. The type of router I have doesn’t allow changing antenna; the only solution seems to be to buy a repeater.
    Regarding router, I had quite problems with correct settings because I’m not experienced user in this matter and I wanted to adjust some ports for my direct connect.
    My question is: is it more difficult or easier to set repeater then router to work properly? What type of repeater would you recommend me?
    Thanks for any tip.
     
    jimak, Aug 1, 2007
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    choopz Notebook Consultant

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    What type of router are you working with a/b/g/n?
    I have one of these for a while now and it is working fine. It can be used as a repeater or AP (access point). I've been using it as a repeater for all this time.
    If you are going to get on I can recommend this one.

    The setup is very easy, just run the setup wizard and that is it. As easy as that.

    Hope it helps.
     
    choopz, Aug 1, 2007
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    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Some AP supports repeater function. The reason I spend th extra money on a AP than a wireless router. That way I can locate it so I get good coverage. The setup is similar to a pc. You have to enter the ssid you want association with then the wpa key.
     
    blue68f100, Aug 2, 2007
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    jimak Notebook Enthusiast

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    What I found out is that if you want to use repeater, router must be set to WDS enabled and MAC address of repeater must be specified. But where can I find out this address?

    And if I have some special ports dedicated to “direct connect” in my router, must be the same done in repeater?
     
    jimak, Aug 4, 2007
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    choopz Notebook Consultant

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    I think that what you are talking about is functions you can get your router to do if you have DD-WRT firmware.

    If you want to repeat your WiFi signal you will have to buy a repeater, because your router is not capable of doing both.
     
    choopz, Aug 4, 2007
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    MAC address are normally posted on a sticker on the bottom, back (or somewhere) of all Network equipment that connects either wired or wirelessly. It's 12 chr long in hex decimal.
     
    blue68f100, Aug 5, 2007
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