I am replacing a TrendNet TEW680MB media bridge and was wondering if this would do the trick. I am running 75/35 internet and mainly used this to hook up my receiver that is downstairs to the wireless where the router is upstairs......will this work?? I am replacing a TrendNet TEW680MB media bridge and was wondering if this would do the trick. I am running 75/35 internet and mainly used this to hook up my receiver that is downstairs to the... » Read More I am replacing a TrendNet TEW680MB media bridge and was wondering if this would do the trick. I am running 75/35 internet and mainly used this to hook up my receiver that is downstairs to the wireless where the router is upstairs......will this work?? « Show Less
209148
It should - that is what it is designed to do. I have a media server and a TV attached to mine. I can stream Internet content over wireless to the TV, and stream music to other devices on my wifi. Make sure you update the firmware http://support.dlink.com.au/Default.asp as my connection was very unreliable till I did. Still has some reliability issues, and I would try something else next time (although the problem could be the Motorola device it bridges to).
209149
I have a single story house and the range was awful line-of-sight. Get something else.
334039
I really don't know. Would think so, but I have a different router. Sorry I cannot be of more help.
903786
I picked up one of these for $5 from the egg-heads to try to use as a wireless bridge. From what I can tell, it has a proprietary repeater mode that only works if you have multiple N150 routers. I do not see a way to use this as a bridge to another type of router.
130629
It would probably work. No special software needed. It worked for me with windows 7 before failing after 6 months. I am now using a Trendnet router with W8.1 with no problem. However, I have had a Trendnet unit fail in the past also.
904008
I am not networking guru. I had it for 1 week until I throwed it away. Mine was useless.In repeating mode it was loosing signal 10+ times a day. As main router worked better, but still had to reset almost daily.
1623460
I had responded to your question but was talking about my Trendnet N150 wireless router so I deleted that post and replaced it with this one. I did purchase the Trendnet N300 extender but had mixed results with that. If you put the extender far enough away from the wireless router you're using, it may work fine in your situation. The problem I had was my phone and tablet would try to switch back and forth (it picked up both signals) and I wound up losing connections all the time. The only way it worked for me was to put it far away from my wireless ISP router and then only plugged it in while I was in that area of the house. It became such an issue for me that I stopped using it and purchased the Trendnet TEW732-BR (N150 wireless router) and just turned off my ISP router's WIFI function. The TEW732 has an external antenna and the signal worked everywhere in my 2,800 sq ft home. I simply used a network cable from my ISP modem to the Trendnet TEW732/N150 unit and turned off my ISP router's WIFI function. Hope this helps.
1500077
I don't have that setup but I imagine it would work. If you connect it to your router in one room and then the 2nd unit in another room, you get an ethernet jack which is now direct to your router connected via your home wiring. The question would be how you would connect or split the cable ethernet to existing sevice and to where you want to add service. I hope this helps.
2260965
I have 35Mbps and it works fine. I was able to use it with a split Ethernet cable connection to my router also without any problems. I would advise against using a wireless connection based on my experience though.
2134030
Maryanne, I haven't used it yet, just got it a few weeks ago and haven't used it. I picked it up for small router not sure yet. When I do I will post..
169882
I didn't use it to replace my router. I used it as a repeater. I have it placed about 35 ft from my router and have my wireless devices sync with my Amped wireless. I can go outside of my home across my yard and pool area and use my wireless device. I can stream movies and my sling box to watch TV on my i pad. I also have the highest U- verse. The signal strength is excellent.
167870
From what I saw on another page, from TP Link: Though the speed of the Ethernet port is limited to 100mbps, the data transmission and receiveing between the devices will be approximitaley 500mbps, given the integrity of the circuit. Someone else posted that essentially if you add more than 2 of these in your house, the combined bandwidth could be up to 500mb. In my case, I had a near-wifi dead zone (1 bar, Amazon prime wouldn't stream), and after adding this, and a wifi router I turned into an AP, I can now stream Amazon prime without any issues, via ethernet to my roku, and wifi on my other devices gets MUCH better signal. In short, if you only plan to get 2 of these, you shouldn't need the 500mb ones. If you plan to setup 3+ over your house, and you have a gigabit router already, then go that route. I got these b/c at the time, they were the same price as the 200mb ones. Good luck w/ your purchase!
1734950
Not possible with my router (WNR3500 which is 2.4Ghz) . Needs to be 5Ghz. I'm returning the bridge and getting the bundle which is two of them.
2170178
Yes.....I already did it. It is just the way I'm using it. I configured it to repeat the signal of another router, via LAN cable, and it was the only way to have signal in the other side of my house. The I did the same thing with a $15 NEXXT router and I think it results with better signal. The main router is a Linksys-G 2.4 GHz.....this is the best of all. Thanks for your att.
154061
I was just about to post the same question. I really don't want to run an ethernet line over to the player. I've looked at wireless access points but they're not much cheaper than a full blown router. I'm starting to think I'll end up with another wireless router (with 4 or more ports) to use as a bridge to my existing wireless lan. I just really don't want to spend upwards of $100 just to get bdlive.
40143
it should work, if you need more port then instead of 5 port use 8 port. I have it like this---comcast to my gateway to trendnet 8 port switch to access points, then some switches to AP.
2215888
I would say you could, however your latency might be too great since it will need to connect, bounc, connect, bounce again... If you are using it for standard browsing and YouTube you would probably be fine. But if you are wanting to game or have video conferencing, it would probably lag pretty bad. Either way, I have enjoyed my set and they work well for a wireless bridge. Good luck to you and let us know how it goes. How are you planning on powering the ones on the mountain?
369215
FYI - a cheaper solution is to buy a cheap used wireless router and set it up as a wireless bridge. I purchased one used for $29.99 . I now have my bd-p1600 hardwired to the bridge and it works great.. I am using dd-wrt on both..