I want to use this on my desktop so it can connect to my router (Arris TG862G 802.11n). What's the max feet my desktop should be from the router?
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you are more than welcome, and I am glad that I could assist you with your question, it will depend on your dsl modem/router or cable box if they are N compatible then yes it should work like mine it changes when you go though wALLS AND UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS AND SUCH AS THIS BUT MINE HAS DONE ME VERY WELL!
389722
It depends on the router's (Arris) capability to broadcast the Wi-Fi signal. Use your phone's Wi-Fi capability to know which part of your house has signal from the router.
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I have had mine up to 75 feet away and it works great but there are no walls or anything for it to go throuh, so you may play with it if you have walls and such for it to go through, other things can interfer with the connection also but I do use mine 75 feet away from the router. Thanks
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I have used it on 2 desktops so far. I am planning on buying a second unit to connect another PC to my home network. I am considering another one for my laptop as well, as the web is PAINFULLY slow on the built in wi-fi. Strong signal and easy set up.
365959
your router has to be within 10-12 ft away, than it works. Results can be ~ deferent from router to router.
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The ONLY router I use is the Airport Express and I use it with my iMac and my wife's Acer laptop. On my iMac, plugged and play. On my wife's laptop I did use the built-in WIFI setup in Windows Vista and connected right away. I've been using this configuration for the past 4 years with no problem. The range on my setup is about 50-70 feet, with the Airport in my living room. It covers all rooms in my home (1200 sq ft) and extends outside.
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It connects to your wireless router, not your computer directly. The environment that your equipment is in highly affects the distance that it needs to be to the wireless router. Check out the following link: http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wirelessproducts/f/wifirange.htm
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Theres pretty easy directions (to follow). I imagine if you're using it wired, you wont have some of the problems that other people (including myself) are having with its wireless properties. I'm going to retire mine and buy a wifi access point instead. So, basically, USED EDIMAX -7228APn for sale!From what you explained, however, all you really need is a switch TP-LINK TL-SF1005D 5-port 10/100Mbps Desktop Switch for $10.
1354754
When it worked properly, it extended the range about 50 feet. However, it regularly dropped its connection to the router. I ended up giving mine away.
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I would say unless you have metal studs or metal roof it should work fine for that area. Ours is right at 2100 and it is fine except in the far bedroom which is probably 25-30 ft. through sheet-rock, studs and brick from the router. It receives and sends from there but needs a lot of time which I think is due to resending of the data because of errors.
2202791
Required a 2nd Ethernet port on your Router to connect the power line adapter. Unless you have your router connect to the Powerline and get your desktop to be wireless or with another set of power line adapter.
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"Feet of range" would be a specification that would only be useful in open air - no buildings, no walls, no vehicles, no power lines, etc. And we usually don't use these types of devices in those conditions. Furthermore, range depends on both the router and the device at the other end - antenna design in the other device matters tremendously. For practical applications, you have to worry about how many walls might be between the router and the other device, what type of insulation is installed in those walls, whether it has a foil vapor barrier, where the large appliances are located in the house, where the power wiring and plumbing are run in the walls and floors, and how much concrete there might be between the router and the other device.
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I have tried with 2 floor and no problem but as per theory if room/ floor has many walls or obstacles then range will be bit less. In that case you can keep router in most open space.
2282012
Abour 25 feet.I have just tried.It's okay buy my wift router.But I am not sure about yours.
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Not exactly sure but it is at least 2 feet. I have not issue with the desktop.
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FB: the distance is too far and the insulation in both house and garage will kill the signal, and weather will also affect it. They recommend the extender be within about 20' of the router. The only way it might work is if you got the strongest extender and put it in a window without a screen faceing the garage, and tried one of those long range wifi antennas for the computer i've seen advertised in some mags. If it works, it'll be cheaper than running cable that distance. good luck, Charlie c.
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Not sure on the exact range. My router is at one end of the house and the Xbox is at the other end. Approx 1500 feet and I have no problems at all.
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Cannot answer precisely as I am in a small townhome with no distance from router exceeding about 20'ft.
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I believe the 802.11ae standard specifies a max length of 100 meters. You may be able to go a little longer, but you may have issues.