I want to use this device as a wireless bridge. Can it connect to a network that has a hidden SSID, password protected, and a mac filter list?
840904
I only use it to extend the wifi signal in vacation homes we rent. So to answer your question I don't know, sorry.
840905
Unfortunately, the SSID would have to be visible in order for the Mini Router to connect to the network. However, you may still connect to a password protected network with a Mac Filter list. For further assistance, please email support@satechi.com. Thank you, Satechi Technical Support
660805
Alright, thank you. The reason I was wondering is because on Apple's Mac video, it said "to connect to a wireless network, you will need the Apple Airport router." Anyways, Thanks for clearing that up.
1265912
Not natively, you need an external device. I used a simple bridge from Belkin, works like a champ. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O88CUS/ref=wms_ohs_product
1556714
Only if he gives you permission and a password, otherwise it could be more expensive than paying for your own net access. My wifi systems (I have three) store users MAC addresses, time and date , IP's accessed, and even allows me to put a block anything with that MAC. It is not to hard to discover who owns the device with a MAC. Once you have the MAC, any sniffer can sort out the user's data stream and expose passwords, e-mails, amongst everything. Don't do it unless you have their permission, it is a closed system, and you can trust them. Avoid open wifi systems as anyone sniffing can see your data.
1412533
I use it with my Mac mini, with the wifi turned off so I can take advantage of my Wireless AC router network. It works great.
1131985
yes. That's exactly how mine is set up, as an access point plugged into my main router via an Ethernet cable. One of the choices in the setup menu is "access point". I then use my same radio SSID and password in the D-link as my main wireless router. When I move away from the main router toward the D-link, the wifi locks into the D-link and I get full strength bars. It works great.
499190
It should. I used it to connect to my Wi-Fi and then hard wired a device to the bridge in another room. Was easy to setup and have had no issues with connectivity.
2210146
This is supposed to provide the capability to be used as a "wireless bridge" with the same SSID name, but I have not been able to get thst to work. Could be my inability, not necessarily the system
1235704
I purchasing this Wireless G/N ethernet bridge for this player as a present. http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=663
1669037
is this a wireless dongle you are talking about? you may want to add the MAC address of the dongle to the router as 'Allow' in the admin console
1017151
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.
499189
Yes, you can connect the bridge (WES610N) wirelessly to your existing network and plug Ethernet devices to the bridge.
1792984
how are you connecting, one to one in bridge config. if so you need the MAC address for each programed into the other.
401530
As long as they do not have crazy high complex authentications like Enterprise WPA2 PEAP you should be fine. My complex had such authentication requiring a username and password so this did not work (nor could I find any WISP router that works). Did work though to allow me to use someones Comcast WiFi without my wireless devices riding on his WiFi connection, only used his bandwidth for web use, not things like file transfers or WiFi printing.
433484
Yes, you can run a network of Apple devices (both MacOS and iOS) using these EnGenius devices. Apple supports the same encryption standards, IPv4, etc. I use mine in a mixed environment as well. No issue.
384109
Need to elaborate a little bit. I can only assume that you have Ethernet cable, usually call Cat5e Ethernet Patch Cable. If yes, you shouldn't have any problems connecting this and make it as a bridge wifi router, I assumed? if not, this device won't do any good for your need until you rewired with the right type of cable + connector.
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During the initial setup you will have to type in your SSID...But once you have finished going through the setup and KNOW your SSID and PASSWORD..You have the option of "hiding" your SSID by not broadcasting it....