Can this unit act as a range extender? Reading the manual, there is some mention of an "AP Repeater mode" that uses "WDS", does this actually work?
1299194
Yes it works quite well. Line of site and type of antenna used will also have effect on this however.
1299195
Yes the device can work as an extender. I can't verify how good it works but I have tested that ability. I got a few hundred feed from the repeating device and it was working/allowing network access.
1299196
Yes it does - if you go to the support site there are step by step videos for setting up all the modes.
1299197
Yes it works but like all Repeaters, additional overhead is introduced so the maximum thruput can only be approx 80-85% of the primary communication rate. I have never had a problem mixing brands in this type of application. Although keeping with like model would be best.
1299198
In theory yes. If you have another Ubiquiti AP it will work well, but interoperability of WDS between APs from different manufacturers is not guaranteed, and in my experience seldom works.
1997975
no. That's not the way DSL works. What you need is a range extender. I recommend the AMPED range extender: http://www.amazon.com/Amped-Wireless-Power-Extender-REA20/dp/B00EPGH86O%3FSubscriptionId%3DAKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q%26tag%3Dduckduckgo-d-20%26linkCode%3Dxm2%26camp%3D2025%26creative%3D165953%26creativeASIN%3DB00EPGH86O I've purchased this for clients and it is EXTREMELY reliable and certain/simple to set up. A bit dear in price, but you'll forget that after one month.
602278
everything depends on your setting and what you want to do, I probably wouldn't use this unit for the purpose ststed - I would get a repeater, they cost about the same, but - it all depends on the setting and what you really want to do - a 'network guy' should look at your setting.
215065
You can use it as a repeater if it is connected to a computer that already has internet access. Here is a tutorial i found for setting it up on a windows machine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gg0hsWN7uAOne caveat to doing it this way is that it will only be transmitting a signal if the computer is on. Another option is if you have an old wireless router lying around, that can also be used as a repeater. Hope this helps!
1972412
No. This product is not a range extender. It is used to convert a computer without the AC protocol to AC. The problem is probably with your router
2209480
Too many unknowns (distance/topography/power/etc). I'd recommend contacting a local IT company to do a site survey. BTW, these specific APs are not designed for outdoor use. See Ubiquiti UniFI AP Outdoor 2x2 MIMO Access Point 802.11bgn
1609595
this is NOT a range extender, this a WIFI Router it has to be connected directly to the modem with a LAN cable to work.
1437503
Yes a repeater does work, I do have the base extension in a different structure of my property and I am using a repeater to provide a strong WiFi connection. I haven't had any problems
1593499
All Amped routers can be converted to acting as just wireless access points. It will work with your setup in AT mode not router mode. A range extender is when yo do not have an ethernet cable connected to the device, an access point is when you do have an ethernet cable connected coming form your gateway/router.
1864072
If it can be in repeater mode which I can not say it will do. I did not purchase this unit to use fir that purpose. There are units which do act in repeaterr mode.
1986299
Truly, I've not been able to get my new Amped Range extender to actually operate. I continue to have problems getting on line via the extender. This is the second one that I've tried to use. They sent this second unit when they pronounced my initial unit out of commish! I truly have not had the time to call and discuss the recent developments with the tech folks with Amped Wireless. Good Luck
1900114
Yes, but buyer beware, I connected this as a repeater and it gave me barely usable speeds regardless of my range, I contacted Sabrent and the shipped me a replacement immediately (great customer service) but unfortunately the replacement unit yielded the same results.
1160319
Well, if you have a Internet-cable-modem-cable-router-cable-WAP121 ))wifi))) kind of config, and place this AP on a different room with a long ethernet cable for example, YES it will work, you will have 2 wifi signals, one from your router and one from your WAP121. If you want to use it as a repeater, yes it can be used as a wifi repeater on a config like: Internet-cable-modem-cable-router))wifi))WAP121))morewifi))) but the performance is never as good as having it straight to a cable, I would recomend having 2 Wifi signals and use the best one on the area were you are at that time. This AP is exelent, it never "locks" or "freezes" and it has a VERY GOOD range- Hope this help :)
1507179
This device is not a wireless repeater. It only operates as a wireless router.
854773
Hi there! Yes you can use multiple extenders for increased range - their main source of wireless connection would need to be the same.
1718646
I have one that does not work either. My home is in East Wakefield NH where there are limited towers, but I thought the internet and satellite would work around that. It didn't. I even received a replacement unit to see if it made any difference, It didn't. The extender does work fine in FL, where I spend 7 of 12 months, so I guess it is worth it in the long run.
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