Does this unit support MAC address filtering? I noticed that many repeaters have issues with MAC address filtering when used by the router that is paired with the repeater. Is this repeater any different? Does this unit support MAC address filtering? I noticed that many repeaters have issues with MAC address filtering when used by the router that is paired with the repeater. Is this repeater any... » Read More Does this unit support MAC address filtering? I noticed that many repeaters have issues with MAC address filtering when used by the router that is paired with the repeater. Is this repeater any different? « Show Less
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i just set this up on my macbook pro and it was easy, no problems at all, no problems with router.
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@Mrs valerie Simpson,Glad to hear that, anytime you need us, we are always here to help.Laptopmate
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The device has the ability to block by IP and MAC address. I can't find any reference in the manual regarding GeoIP or the GeoIP database.
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We use this router in conjunction with a Roku to watch streamed shows and movies. There seems to be a buffer, and once in a while a show will pause if the streaming is slow. I assume that is a problem with the signal entering our house from iur Internet provider, and not the router.
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The device does not work as I understood it would. I was of the understanding that with this device I would not need to physically access an existing router, but I have not found that to be true. I still have to have physical access to an existing router in order to make it work.
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I'm not sure - all I can tell you is that the repeater appears as a separate router with a different login and password. Hope it helps.
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Yes, it has for me. I place one adapter next to the router and then another adapter at several different locations. It seems to work every time. Hope you have the same results. Ken Hockin, Alvin, Texas
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Only with a wired connection, which actually makes it an AP rather than a bridge or repeater. It doesn't support that function natively. Also, the third-party firmware dd-wrt that would allow that function does not support this router. There may be another third party firmware that could allow it to work the way you want, but you're looking at some work getting it done. You would need good knowledge of networking most likely. If you require that feature then you would be better off looking into something that already has it built in, or that is supported by dd-wrt firmware.
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Not sure the difference between extender and repeater. All I know is1. Through manually setting, the item copied my router setting and make exact same network name (not xxxx-1, xxxx-2, ect.)2. When above is done, plug this in the middle point between the router and where I have weak signal. Signal gets boosted and speed gets increased.Hope this helps...
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Yes. This is supported by dd-wrt. You can type in "asus" here and see that this model is fully supported. http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database Also, security is the best reason to use dd-wrt on any router you can. If you've listened to the tech news lately you know that home routers firmware tend to be full of bugs that aren't always fixed and home routers are becoming a major attack vector. It isn't worth it for most manufacturers to continue to update their older routers firmware b/c they want you to purchase new one. So yes, it is supported and, yes it is important. :)
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I received the identical message just now:The entered MAC address can not be added to the system as it has been determined to be in badOUI class of access points that are ineligible for positioning purposes. If you feel this is in error, please contact support@skyhookwireless.comThe Skyhook screen shows my house right where it should be, but rejects the MAC address (which *is* correct, courtesy of iStumbler). So, do I need to try to get this into Apple's location DB or would it do any good to pursue it with Skyhook?
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Yes, I use this router with 2 MacBook Pros in the house. As to the VPN functionality, It does work with the built in VPN client, but i get kicked off every 50 minutes because the Router and Computer have problems negotiating the next renewal key. There are 3rd party VPN clients that have no problems connecting to this router.
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I've had good luck using this router in a mixed environment (Windows XP desktop + Windows 7 laptop + Apple MacBook + Windows XP laptop + XBox360) having no problems out of the box. I originally went (cheap) with a Linksys WRT160N and was having real problems with dropped internet connections (multiple times a day), especially with the XBox and Mac. It's been 8 weeks since I replaced the Linksys with the WBDR3700 and I have not had one single dropped connection! I'm a real network novice so I'm happy that I haven't had to "tweak" any router settings, it worked fine out of the box after running an easy to use setup program. Hope this helps.
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Works fine for me, though you have to watch for the dreaded "moderate NAT" message on the XBL network test and fiddle your settings if you get that. I had problems every few months with dropping out of open NAT back to moderate with this router even though I had made no changes, and had to rest and reconfigure - not a big deal. For other reasons I flashed the router with the DD-WRT firmware and that resolved the problem completely.
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This is an access point only, not a router (a typical home router acts as an access point, router, firewall, and dhcp server, among other things). So not only will it work with other routers, it needs a router, or else your wireless clients won't be able to get anywhere. If there is overlap in the coverage areas between this and any other wireless access points you have, you will want to have them on separate channels so they do not interfere with each other. Also, you need to install the UniFi controller software on a PC to configure this AP - you can't just log into it directly via IP address. This is an access point only, not a router (a typical home router acts as an access point, router, firewall, and dhcp server, among other things). So not only will it work with other routers, it needs a router, or else your wireless clients won't be able to get anywhere. If there is overlap in the coverage areas between this and any other wireless access points you have, you will want to have them on separate channels so they do not interfere with each other. Also, you need to install the UniFi controller software on a PC to configure this AP - you can't just log into it directly via IP... » Read More This is an access point only, not a router (a typical home router acts as an access point, router, firewall, and dhcp server, among other things). So not only will it work with other routers, it needs a router, or else your wireless clients won't be able to get anywhere. If there is overlap in the coverage areas between this and any other wireless access points you have, you will want to have them on separate channels so they do not interfere with each other. Also, you need to install the UniFi controller software on a PC to configure this AP - you can't just log into it directly via IP address. « Show Less
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did you do the step to check the signal between the router and the repeater? That needs to be good. Also, what did you name it --- the book says name it different than the router (but pass through security). I notice sometimes with my Netgear it seems like it takes forever to connect --- other times it connects quickly. I'm leaning towards what the other reviewers say --- move the router so not to need the repeater. Previously I had a LinkSys repeater, it worked about the same, just ok at best.
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1. I'm not sure. It isn't officially a repeater, and I don't recall that being a configuration option.2. The antenna serves both purposes, as with nearly all modern routers. That said, signal strength is very strong.
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It is a tap and to the best on my knowledge does not filter any traffic. If it is filtering BPDU packets, i am not aware that it does. I do not have it setup in a situation to look for them.