so all i do is plug it in to an out let and it will extend the wifi to the rest of the house.or does it need to be pluged in to the original router?
2047611
Before plugging it in follow the instructions to configure it to your home wireless router...very simple
2047612
Yes that is right, you can just plugin in to an outlet but the extender needs to within range of the router to extend the signal ever further. You will need to install the cd to a wireless computer to activate the extender.
2047613
No it does not need to be plugged into the router. You plug it into a wall outlet for power.... it should be in range of the original router's wifi. Then you configure it as per the instructions using a laptop. Hardly takes 5 minutes. Once done, you can plug it into any wall outlet in your house where you still have original router's wifi range (albeit weak) . It does not create a separate SSID.... it uses the same SSID of the original router so you do not need to reconfigure your devices. Not to confuse you but if you must know, you can use it as a bridge. That is, you can run a wired connection from a router to this and it will create a wifi SSID for you to use. This is an added functionality in cases like where you have a non wifi router and you can run a wire from that router to this wifi extender and use it as an access point. That is probably only case where you need to connect it to the original router .... if it only supports wired connection.
2047614
You need to plug it in and configure the unit to connect with your router (fairly simple) but my experience is that these units do not work that well. I returned mine. Good luck!
2047615
First you pair the device which is very easy, then plug it into an outlet where the signal is still present but weak. It will then extend the signal to parts if the house that have none. We now have full signal in our whole finished basement. The cell phone reception is weak to non-existent but full wi-fi!!
2047616
At no time does it ever have to be plugged into the router. Plug into an outlet close to the router during setup. After that, move it to an outlet further away to extend the signal.
2047617
I didn't plug it into the router. Actually, when I got mine there was a CD included that said "Ruyn CD First" and it walked me through the step-by-step process.
2047618
That's about it. It does not need to be wired to the original router. It does need to be configured but that's consumer-doable. Note that the placement, composition of the walls etc. affects where the signal can go.
2047619
You do not need to plug it into the router, however you do need a cable and a computer that you have administrative rights on. It will require you to go through some pretty simple setup before the extender becomes active. Once setup is complete, you can plug into any wall outlet that is within the range of your current WIFI. I haven't had many connectivity issues yet, if I do a simple unplug/replug does the trick. Hope that helps!
1459126
No, it does not need to be wired to your router. In fact, there is no way to direct connect to your router anyway. It will connect to your network from wherever it is placed.
1836655
No, you do not need to physically connect to the router. It must be placed within the wireless router's range, and then extends it further.
1836649
No. All you need is an electrical power outlet to plug it in. I did all the setup wireless since I have a compatible Netgear router. I never connected it to the router physically. Recently we had some construction in the room where it was placed. I just unplugged it from the outlet and moved it to a new room, plugged it back in to a new power outlet and it reconnected without any issues or action on my part.
2227537
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?
485496
No. If you need to access wifi, you need to have a wifi adapter to plug in to the computer. I prefer wired speeds, personally, so mine is plugged in to my router directly, but I could use a wifi adapter to connect to my wifi network if I wanted to.
254985
You need a router which generates 5Ghz. The extender just extends the signal the router generates.
41671
It amplifies the wireless signal from a wireless router. Just plug it in to an outlet and it will extend the usable range of your router.
1197933
You need to have it connected to the internet through it's Base station, which is hardwired to your router.
693547
Correct. Set up using an ethernet connection to the router and then unplug and relocate. Does have to be used to extend a separate router and/or modem. The modem needs to be connected to the Cat5e. Hope that helps
2279802
It must be wired to your router. After it is connected to your router it may be accessed through wireless if you have a wireless router.
828886
As I understand it,for extending you need a USB port on the router.This specific router doesn't have one.
1188413
The router works fine. However, I have metal studs in my home and therefore the full power did not reach to the far end of the house. I bought an extender and now have full power everywhere. Easy setup. Just make sure you set up extender plugged in next to your computer and then move it to the location to want....they left out that set.You may not even need an extender.
804393
May also be able to use a network cable to plug into your router. I would just plug it it in to the network to see what happens. How do you currently have it connected? Or is this going to be new?
1212066
As I recall just plug it in. Hold the on button and another one I think. Go online for this model and the set-up is quite simple. There may be a software download needed. During the set-up the extender will identify itself, or create an alternate WiFi access point. This will be your current home WiFi modem name, but with _EXT. Anytime you are near the extender go to WiFi connections and connect to the _EXT WiFi to improve your signal. It is an easy setup and an excellent product.
255079
No, you do not have to have another modem plugged into it. You just plug it into an outlet somewhere that it can pick up your wireless network. Then it is supposed to extend the range of the wireless network.
622226
The unit plugs into your existing internet service via your router. Ideally, you'll collaborate with all your neighbors using everyone's internet service, each plugged into an Open Mesh transmitter- ideally there's some diversity in ISPs -to create a robust neighborhood WiFi mesh. I used two units, one in my house, the other in the gatehouse to provide an extended WiFi zone around my house and yard. Very pleased.