I already have a wifi signal in my house. I would like to use this to pull the wireless signal to allow an ethernet connection in a different part of my house, far from my router. IMPORTANTLY - the ethernet connected devices should be on the same...
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Contrary to the description, this does not function as a client router like the older 743 did. I bought one of these to replace a 743 in a remote location, and it could not do the job. The 743 could be put in true client router mode with dhcp off and then connected via wifi to your existing router/access point and you'd be on your same LAN. TP-Link eventually told me it couldn't do it. Maybe they updated the firmware by now.
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they are not amplifying a wireless signal. they distribute a "wired" ethernet port across your home's electrical wiring. any place you have an electrical outlet can become an ethernet port. actually, a pair of them. i tried 2 different wireless routers to distribute netflix and similar services throughout my 3,200 sf 2 story home. i always had problems connecting and staying connected. this product solved the problem with excellent results!
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No.If you had two separate Ethernet cables and wanted to use each of them with the same device, but not at the same time, then this would help you.
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*If* you have hardwired ethernet in the area with weak wireless, you can use this device to set up a separate wireless network in that area of your apartment. I think however, a standard wireless router would serve you better. This device will not work as a wireless repeater to extend an existing wireless network.
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Sorry I can't help. This device did not meet my need. I can't remember now what I wanted it to do. I am doubtful that it would do much ethernet connecting. But please don't take that as fact
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I am planning on putting two WiFi extenders in two different parts of the house. One part has its own separate wiring. Will this one still amplify the signal from the modem?
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Rhema; Yes, you can use this. What you will have is an ethernet connection. The speed of your internet will not keep this device from working.
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Hi Peter, This device can act as Wireless Ethernet Client, and in many cases there are more than just one Ethernet device that needs to be connected back to the wireless network. That's when the bonus LAN port comes in place. If you need any further assistance please don't hesitate contacting ZyXEL's US-Based Technical support at 1.800.255.4101 Option# 5. Best regards, ZyXEL's Sales Team
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This is only for expanding the number of wired network ports. It is not intended or designed for wireless use.
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Just installed and as far as I can tell it DOES NOT use the same SSID as your wifi connection. It appends "_2EX" to the repeated SSID name and creates a totally separate wifi connection. Therefore your device will have to be set to one or the other SSID depending on which one gives you better signal at your location. The way this question was answered before I thought I was going to be able to name the extended SSIDs with the exact same SSID as my router. It does not appear that it works that way. If someone has figured out how to match the names and have it work that way I'd like to know how it is done. Just installed and as far as I can tell it DOES NOT use the same SSID as your wifi connection. It appends "_2EX" to the repeated SSID name and creates a totally separate wifi connection. Therefore your device will have to be set to one or the other SSID depending on which one gives you better signal at your location. The way this question was answered before I thought I was going to be able to name the extended SSIDs with the exact same SSID as my router. It does not appear that it works that way. If someone has figured out how to match the names and have it work that way I'd like... » Read More Just installed and as far as I can tell it DOES NOT use the same SSID as your wifi connection. It appends "_2EX" to the repeated SSID name and creates a totally separate wifi connection. Therefore your device will have to be set to one or the other SSID depending on which one gives you better signal at your location. The way this question was answered before I thought I was going to be able to name the extended SSIDs with the exact same SSID as my router. It does not appear that it works that way. If someone has figured out how to match the names and have it work that way I'd like to know how it is done. « Show Less
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This is the wrong product for that. This device takes the network connection from the router and allows you to port it to any other location in your house. This has noting to do with wifi.
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If you mean you use this device to access your wireless router with an Ethernet cable attached to your computer's network card then yes. I use it to access my wireless router from across the house with machines that are too old to have wireless network cards. Hope this is clear.
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No, it won't. It is an alternative to WIFI or Ethernet.Instead of connecting an ethernet wire between two spots, this permits you to use a coaxial cable.
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No - I tried this. It will act as a wireless bridge, but it only appears to bridge between another device over wi-fi, not through ethernet. I suspect they did not want to put in the extra effort to convert packets from ethernet to wi-fi and back.
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This device is meant to work in tandem with an existing wireless router. It does not replace the need for a separate WiFi router. This is not the solution for you.
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Yes you should, but it really depends on the construction of your home and how "WiFi unfriendly" it is. If you have standard wooden floors than it shouldn't be a problem, but if you have something like concrete (as an example), this is very bad for WiFi signals.
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The signal here is shot down to our mobile home from the main house because we are not high enough to get internet signal. We do haves router here and it is used to get a signal on multiple devices such as our iPads and computers, and phones. . I hope this is what you want to know.