Can a range extender be used to extend the wifi range? I want to put on in the gararge and 1 @ the front door.
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I don't think so, the wireless proto used is not a regular wifi 802.11b/g/n/ac
1861974
Yes. I have used them to extend my wifi by placing a wireless access point and/or a wireless router at the remote end. Be aware, that these may sometimes have some issues and may need to be rebooted like other devices on the network.
780781
You need to set it up as a repeater fpor your existing router, which is a feature of the unit that is not even mentioned on the box. Then put it midway to the point at which you want to extend the signal.
1007177
That should work. With this particular range extender you actually create a new network that is seen by the computers in the area serviced by this extender. Technically what happens the range extender connects to the wireless signal from your router. It than sends out a signal, thus extending the range of your router. When you setup the "new" network you are actually just extending your original network. Hope this is helpful
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I'm not sure it would help you much. Range extenders must get a good signal from a wireless router to work properly. If they receive a good signal from the router they rebroadcast it and thereby extend the range.
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I don't know the exact answer, but I strongly suspect it would work without conflict. Each of the range extenders would have to have its own network name (SSID). Even using only one range extender, the Wifi receiver on my laptop detects both my router's SSID and the network Extender's different SSID (with strength of each depending on proximity to the respective sender unit). Either can be selected and connected depending on its strength. I suspect a second range extender would just be seen as a third WiFi signal with a different name by the wireless radio of the laptop. However, I'm not a LAN expert and could be wrong about this. I don't know the exact answer, but I strongly suspect it would work without conflict. Each of the range extenders would have to have its own network name (SSID). Even using only one range extender, the Wifi receiver on my laptop detects both my router's SSID and the network Extender's different SSID (with strength of each depending on proximity to the respective sender unit). Either can be selected and connected depending on its strength. I suspect a second range extender would just be seen as a third WiFi signal with a different name by the wireless radio of the laptop. However, I'm not a... » Read More I don't know the exact answer, but I strongly suspect it would work without conflict. Each of the range extenders would have to have its own network name (SSID). Even using only one range extender, the Wifi receiver on my laptop detects both my router's SSID and the network Extender's different SSID (with strength of each depending on proximity to the respective sender unit). Either can be selected and connected depending on its strength. I suspect a second range extender would just be seen as a third WiFi signal with a different name by the wireless radio of the laptop. However, I'm not a LAN expert and could be wrong about this. « Show Less
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The range stinks on the E2000 so I purchased a Edimax range extender for $19.99 and it fixed the problem now I have wifi � signal through out the house front to back outside upstairs device is awesome!!!
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I would estimate the range to be a few houses away. So you can have the wifi modem inside and use the adapter to pickup clearer signal outside. It's not as far as most people say though.
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Not 100% sure if you will be able to extend that far but what I can tell you is when extending the wifi signal you lose performance and internet speed the farther the extender is from the router and the farther your products that you will be using are from the extender hope this helps
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The extender would pair with one wireless router. It won't be able to boost signal from 2 wireless routers.
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Kind of an odd question, No. The idea behind an extender is that it sits in another room or area or a different floor, but can communicated with the router to "extend" the routers signal. Best of Luck!
881078
As far as I can tell, the best use for this device is a paperweight. It did nothing to expand my wifi range.
987109
i want to extend the range of my airport above the garage into the attached housepresently i can only get a wireless connection in a room close to the garagewill the airport express do this for me and is it easy to install
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You need the range extender if there is anywhere you want to carry your phone that is not serviced by the signal. If you have metal siding on your house place it in a window where there's a good signal and it will more than double your range outside.
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No the extender can be placed wherever you need to extend the signal in your place. I have my router upstairs and the extender downstairs. Signal downstairs is great for smart TV and all devices down there while router is used for upstairs.
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I paired the extender with the router. Then I plugged the extender into an outlet at the far end of the house, a distance of approximately 120 feet. It has worked very well giving us a good signal through out the 218 ft. wide house on one level.
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The short answer is "No." The extender is to be placed at the outer limit of the coverage range of the wireless router. The link between the two is more easily completed if they are close together during the setup, but then in order to extend the range, they must be placed at an effective distance from each other and still be connected wirelessly.