Does this extend the wireless of G Hi, I have a question, I have a linkysys G router, and my wireless signal needs to be extended like 15 feet. my computer does not accept wireless N, so would this extend the range of G or it won't extend that range?thanksben Does this extend the wireless of G Hi, I have a question, I have a linkysys G router, and my wireless signal needs to be extended like 15 feet. my computer does not accept wireless N, so would this... » Read More Does this extend the wireless of G Hi, I have a question, I have a linkysys G router, and my wireless signal needs to be extended like 15 feet. my computer does not accept wireless N, so would this extend the range of G or it won't extend that range?thanksben « Show Less
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Did you use wireless n network 300mbps adpter cards to connect to your router?
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Hi, I bought one of these and also have a linksys G router. It did absolutly nothing. I have the same range as I had beforeAdrian
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You need to set it up as a repeater fpor your existing router, which is a feature of the unit that is not even mentioned on the box. Then put it midway to the point at which you want to extend the signal.
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your range, of course, is as far as your circuitry goes in the dwelling. I image you're trying to extend your range outside of the dwelling. I do not, however, have any knowledge of an extender working but I do know that another hub will work when hung off of one of them. That being the case, my impression would be that thestextender would work. I'm interested if it will. Let me know...
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My extender is linked with Netgear router. I do have a linksys router in another location that I use with a linksys extender and that is very good as well. I made the choice to match router and extender to the same brand and I am pleased with the results.
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If you have a wireless G adapter, you will get no improvement from purchasing this router. You will need to upgrade both your adapter and your router to wireless N.
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it is about same be aware I run ddwrt most of time or merlinwrt which is a slightly modified asuswrt factory firmware dont try to raise the transmit power big nono the chipset is amplified after the transmiter chip so increasing transmit power will do nothing but fry the booster / amplifier causing wireless to no longer function. Best option for increasing range is to get better antennas and to use good cables preferably LMR400 low loss and like 15dbi outside antennas 3 of each to be exact and keep cable length to a minimum to get less signal loss. Cheap antennas found on amazon / ebay tend to be garbage and are often 90% no better than the oems and often worse.
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The square footage doesn't matter. What matters is distance plus obstructions. A G-band router should have a range of 150 ft or so, an N-band about twice that. In the "real world" that can be cut short by a lot of things like brick walls and metal panels. If you have trouble maintaining a connection, and you can't move closer, maybe you need a "Wireless Repeater" or "Range Extender" that you can place about half-way.
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The short answer is "No." The extender is to be placed at the outer limit of the coverage range of the wireless router. The link between the two is more easily completed if they are close together during the setup, but then in order to extend the range, they must be placed at an effective distance from each other and still be connected wirelessly.
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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.
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The extender needs a 5Ghz signal to extend. If you only have a 2.4ghz then you will be able to skip extending a 5Gz signal.
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M situation was different in that I installed it on a router with only one external antenna. I think it probably depends upon how your range extender is configured. If it simply has two antennas broadcasting identical signals, there probably wouldn't be a problem. If each antenna is dedicated to different frequencies, that may pose some issues. I guess what I would do is replace one antenna and then switch the configuration to the other and see if it works well for you in either. The other approach would simply be to replace both antennas with two Amped powered antennas, which may provide significant advantages. If it/they don't work out, you can simply return them for a refund. I hope that helps. Good luck.
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I have the same problem. I bought the DIR 655 to increase the range because my Belkin G router registered as "very low" with one bar from about 40 feet away. Unfortunately, the DIR 655 gives me exactly the same range as the old Belkin G, just one bar from 40 feet away.
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You can only extend the range of your network with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme, unless you connect it with a cable to your router. Still needs to be closer to where you sit than the wireless 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 link http://lifehacker.com/400235/
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this creates an additional signal named "Wireless-N" that extends your main signal. Devices can still access the main signal though
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It needs to be set up by plugging it directly into a computer. After that, it can be a free standing wireless hub that extends the wireless signal. Mine works perfectly. My wireless network devices at this end of the house now tap into the new router, while devices near the main router get signal from it. Locate the Medialink somewhere between your main router and the upstairs bedroom.
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What kind of wireless router are you using? The extender works best if you place it in a location where you are getting a good wireless signal from your router.
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No, you must be connected to a network. It can EXTEND an existing range. Hope this helps.