can i use this to extend verizon fios? Is the installation easy for a very non tech person?
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See other Fios question, but for me it worked for a bit, then just stops. requiring resetting or power down/up cycling. Just not worth the effort. Support is horrible too. They promised to send me a replacement as they felt it was defective, yet I've heard nothing.
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I don't have Verizon Fios, but you have to understand the point of the repeater is extend your wireless signal. Assuming you are running a wireless network at home, the repeater will allow you to get or extend that wireless signal to places you don't already have it. If you're using Verizon just for wireless tv, you should check if you need Verizon hardware to access that signal. But if you're using Verizon for your wireless tablets or laptops, the repeater should work for extending that signal. Difficulty? If you can find your SSID and password for your wireless network, no problem. If you don't know what that is, have someone else do it.
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I don't have Verizon Fios, but you have to understand the point of the repeater is extend your wireless signal. Assuming you are running a wireless network at home, the repeater will allow you to get or extend that wireless signal to places you don't already have it. If you're using Verizon just for wireless tv, you should check if you need Verizon hardware to access that signal. But if you're using Verizon for your wireless tablets or laptops, the repeater should work for extending that signal. Difficulty? If you can find your SSID and password for your wireless network, no problem. If you don't know what that is, have someone else do it. I don't have Verizon Fios, but you have to understand the point of the repeater is extend your wireless signal. Assuming you are running a wireless network at home, the repeater will allow you to get or extend that wireless signal to places you don't already have it. If you're using Verizon just for wireless tv, you should check if you need Verizon hardware to access that signal. But if you're using Verizon for your wireless tablets or laptops, the repeater should work for extending that signal. Difficulty? If you can find your SSID and password for your wireless network, no problem. If you... » Read More I don't have Verizon Fios, but you have to understand the point of the repeater is extend your wireless signal. Assuming you are running a wireless network at home, the repeater will allow you to get or extend that wireless signal to places you don't already have it. If you're using Verizon just for wireless tv, you should check if you need Verizon hardware to access that signal. But if you're using Verizon for your wireless tablets or laptops, the repeater should work for extending that signal. Difficulty? If you can find your SSID and password for your wireless network, no problem. If you don't know what that is, have someone else do it. « Show Less
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Depends on what your needs are. I believe that the $150 version includes an additional coaxial to ethernet converter. With FIOS, you do not need that, unless you want to hardwire a TV or Blu-ray, instead of using the Wifi extender. The instructions will lead you to believe that you need the $150 version, however, this is not true with FIOS. FIOS already has MoCA set up by default. other cable providers, I believe, do not, and thus need the $150
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This is no longer true, you can extend your network as long as your wireless router supports wds, see this link http://lifehacker.com/400235/
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In theory, yes, but it was rather a PITA for me to get it to work as an extender on my network. It worked after much configuration though, so you should be able to extend the network of the TriFi network (just another Wifi network), just as if it were another router.
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I don't remember but when I plugged it into my existing FIOS network on a MoCa cable it configured itself. All I had to was to rename the AP ßID
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Nope! The easiest way to add that capability would be with an additional box working in conjunction with the router
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This is no longer true, you can extend your network as long as your wireless router supports wds, see this linkhttp://lifehacker.com/400235/
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You can purchase a wireless bridge that can extend your internet access. I would personally really recommend you run ethernet directly to the unit to ensure best performance. Lmk if I can help you further!
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It worked for several days before I added the switch. I'm using the basic FiOS setup with an actiontec WiFi router that Verizon gave me.
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I have used this product with verizon fios, and it will not work with a digital cable box. I was however able to get it to work with a standard SD box. The ones that give you no guide info etc. just Basic cable. This is also limited by the length of the Cat6 you are using. I was having issues with the signal until I took an additional 10 feet off of the cat 6 then it worked fine. The run was roughly 65 feet, from the splitter to the wall port. With cat 5 your going to less distance.Basically this product is one of those, just try it and hope it works out if all you have going to the location is cat 5 or 6. Otherwise figure out a way to get coax there. I have used this product with verizon fios, and it will not work with a digital cable box. I was however able to get it to work with a standard SD box. The ones that give you no guide info etc. just Basic cable. This is also limited by the length of the Cat6 you are using. I was having issues with the signal until I took an additional 10 feet off of the cat 6 then it worked fine. The run was roughly 65 feet, from the splitter to the wall port. With cat 5 your going to less distance.Basically this product is one of those, just try it and hope it works out if all you have going to... » Read More I have used this product with verizon fios, and it will not work with a digital cable box. I was however able to get it to work with a standard SD box. The ones that give you no guide info etc. just Basic cable. This is also limited by the length of the Cat6 you are using. I was having issues with the signal until I took an additional 10 feet off of the cat 6 then it worked fine. The run was roughly 65 feet, from the splitter to the wall port. With cat 5 your going to less distance.Basically this product is one of those, just try it and hope it works out if all you have going to the location is cat 5 or 6. Otherwise figure out a way to get coax there. « Show Less
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It is not compatible with Verizon FIOS at all, at least that was written on the box I received (although not mentioned anywhere on the description on the site).
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I don't think so..My experience with Verizon has been that they will sell you the $300.00 Network Extender, but you will need two bars or more outside your house, in order to get 4 or 5 Bars strength boost inside your house.. and if the Extender Breaks down after one year warranty, no return, you will need to Buy a new Un-used Network Extender..
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When FIOS was installed for me, the FIOS technician had set that all up...I would contact FIOS to either have one mailed to you or set up an appointment for a technician to install it
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Your Verizon FiOS box has a 3.5mm port on the rear panel for IR input that you can use a plain mono cable to send signals. You may not need an IR emitter like this product.
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Yes but you need to make some changes to the TP Link. Here is a site with instructions: http://www.hanselman.com/blog/ConfiguringTwoWirelessRoutersWithOneSSIDNetworkNameAtHomeForFreeRoaming.aspxI did it with my FIOS router.
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I had no trouble setting up the unit with Verizon. They just need your cell number, address and a few other bits of info. The extender as worked fine for me.
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You may use a wireless bridge or wireless access point which has an Ethernet (RJ45) jack. This product does not support a wifi usb adapter. Most new routers can setup as an access point where it communicates wirelessly to your actual wireless router and then you would connect that access point via Ethernet to the security system. I can verify that YES this does work because I bought and set this up at my parents house using an older N router/access point to communicate to their Verizon Fios Modem/Router. It works pretty well but I've never been a fan of wireless in general so I would suggest an Ethernet over power line instead. I plan to do this soon and I'll update when I do! You may use a wireless bridge or wireless access point which has an Ethernet (RJ45) jack. This product does not support a wifi usb adapter. Most new routers can setup as an access point where it communicates wirelessly to your actual wireless router and then you would connect that access point via Ethernet to the security system. I can verify that YES this does work because I bought and set this up at my parents house using an older N router/access point to communicate to their Verizon Fios Modem/Router. It works pretty well but I've never been a fan of wireless in general so I would... » Read More You may use a wireless bridge or wireless access point which has an Ethernet (RJ45) jack. This product does not support a wifi usb adapter. Most new routers can setup as an access point where it communicates wirelessly to your actual wireless router and then you would connect that access point via Ethernet to the security system. I can verify that YES this does work because I bought and set this up at my parents house using an older N router/access point to communicate to their Verizon Fios Modem/Router. It works pretty well but I've never been a fan of wireless in general so I would suggest an Ethernet over power line instead. I plan to do this soon and I'll update when I do! « Show Less