I already have a MediaLink router that works fine. How do I make this Vizio router a repeater or access point (is that same as a repeater)?
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If you google how to make your router a wireless access point you'll get detailed instructions. What it entails is to assign the Visio router (that's going to be the access point) a static IP address, turn off the the Visio router's dhcp (assuming you'll want the MediaLink to issue dynamic addresses) and run a cat 5 cable between the routers. Edit: A repeater and access point are different. Repeater is wirelessly connected to extend the base router and an access point is hardwired to the base router (your MediaLink).
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My house is 8,500 ft consisting of 2 floors, concrete, steel beams and concrete between floors. I have uverse they just changed our router to a new ATT2..... And they installed a Netgear N300 which improved WiFi. Someone told me I should place repeaters in every area. Will this work, is that true or did he mean something else?
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When I first received the router box in the mail I opened it up and was attacked by a swarm of bees. I am not sure if all of Medialink's routers have bees but I would treat them with caution. Also you can get the same router from Tenda for $15 apparently.
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I think you misunderstand how the MediaLink works. The device is really nothing but a substitute for a video cable in the end. There still needs to be a device that produces the video, I.e. your cellphone. And that cellphone will need an internet connection if it's to show a streaming video.
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I purchased a wireless bridge but I was not able to make it work. I don't believe it was the fault of the unit, I just couldn't get the bridge to receive a signal from my router. I achieved what I wanted by purchasing a Roku so I returned the bridge. I will try again when I get more time. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
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This is only an access point. Since you already have a router this access point will work fine.
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A year ago I made several calls to Netgear's tech support about the Repeater feature. Not a single person there had any idea what I was talking about. I can't blame them though as Netgear doesn't include anything in the manual...so I doubt they have any info to train their own people.What you want is a Belkin F5D7132 Universal Repeater. It's basically an access point with a static IP on your local network, that is authenticated with your main router's WEP. A chore to setup so you should understand the concepts of how routers and IPs work or you will be pulling out your hair. I have one on my home theater and it works fine at 54mbps. A year ago I made several calls to Netgear's tech support about the Repeater feature. Not a single person there had any idea what I was talking about. I can't blame them though as Netgear doesn't include anything in the manual...so I doubt they have any info to train their own people.What you want is a Belkin F5D7132 Universal Repeater. It's basically an access point with a static IP on your local network, that is authenticated with your main router's WEP. A chore to setup so you should understand the concepts of how routers and IPs work or you will be pulling out your hair. I... » Read More A year ago I made several calls to Netgear's tech support about the Repeater feature. Not a single person there had any idea what I was talking about. I can't blame them though as Netgear doesn't include anything in the manual...so I doubt they have any info to train their own people.What you want is a Belkin F5D7132 Universal Repeater. It's basically an access point with a static IP on your local network, that is authenticated with your main router's WEP. A chore to setup so you should understand the concepts of how routers and IPs work or you will be pulling out your hair. I have one on my home theater and it works fine at 54mbps. « Show Less
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I have had no problem with this router and have it hooked up to a Vizio LED Smart TV so I can watch YouTube as well as other Internet video.
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Nope, just link it to your router, I had no problems with this unit, I am still using it today, no problems.
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You have two options to do this, set it up as an access point by wiring it to your existing router, or just set it as a repeater and give it a different password
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yes you can configure it as a repeater or a bridge so that it will give you a wireless signal of the same network or you can use it in router mode and you can share the internet and set uo a new network
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A repeater such as this would work, but if you do not require a repeater to be mounted outside, you're may be overpaying. Thirty feet is not a great distance for a wifi router. Perhaps locating the router higher in your brothers house would be helpful in increasing the signal strength to yours. This Hawking exterior repeater is very good, but is meant to be used outdoors and you pay for that feature.
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I bought one but cannot get it to set up as a wireless repeater on an existing wireless network. Can anyone point me to success?
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Yes, there is the option in the router console to set it up as a wireless repeater, though I don't have personal experience with using it in that capacity.
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A year ago I made several calls to Netgear's tech support about the Repeater feature. Not a single person there had any idea what I was talking about. I can't blame them though as Netgear doesn't include anything in the manual...so I doubt they have any info to train their own people. What you want is a Belkin F5D7132 Universal Repeater. It's basically an access point with a static IP on your local network, that is authenticated with your main router's WEP. A chore to setup so you should understand the concepts of how routers and IPs work or you will be pulling out your hair. I have one on my home theater and it works fine at 54mbps.
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You must have a modem and wireless router set up in your home. In the settings options on your Vizio turn on wi-fi. The tv will find your network. If signal strength is good the apps on your tv will stream well. Otherwise you will have to use a hard wire Ethernet cable for your apps to work.
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I am not sure what you are asking, When I got mine I plugged it and it worked! modem to vizio to computer. The only thing I had to do is change the pass key to something I could remember in case I was not able to use push button method to connect. I love this wifi router, works PERFECT!!! cats MEOW. All of my wireless equipment, TV, roku, tablet, printer,phone etc work perfectly.