How do you set this up when using in hotel room? Is there a need to have a laptop computer to configure this to set up WiFi, or just plug in to RJ45?
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No you do not need to configure this device. It will work as a plug and play wifi. My initial use was at home since I wanted to make certain it would work with a tablet. I plugged this device into my home router as a 2nd wifi device to test. I had to slide the switch on the side from the default setting and I was able to connect my tablet without any other changes.
480454
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.
480455
Normally, you have to enter some information at a hotel site. So, just plug in to RJ45 cable, then you access the hotel network giving your hotel credentials.
1928100
Plug in. Check your wifi network. It should have picked it up. Use whatever operating system you have to locate it and put on the netweork if it does not authomatically get connected. Mine has worked very well in a far bedroom and shows up on my network in Windows 7.
35501
I just picked up one of these today. I had no problems connecting to the wireless router (2WIRE) in another room. Good luck getting it to work.
547766
I would suggest a similar setup like the one I have.It's doing what you want.There is an option for the repeater to either use the incoming signal for WiFi or Ethernet.In my situation I went with Ethernet but you can set WiFi.See my review. http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R1ZH7JFVDQHJWU/ref=cm_cr_pr_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN;=B00HQ883QW
2002698
You have to use the cable supplied...it isn't wireless. The cable supplied has different connectors on each end.
52443
It will not work, Phoenix57237. You may connect to the hotel's wireless connection.
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Actually what Im trying to figure out is how to actually connect to that wifi connection. HOw do I hook up to it with my PC? Or do I actually need something to plug into my laptop that picks up the signal. Im not sure if the tiny laptop I have will automatically pick up a wifi signal if there is one in the area, or If I have to buy some kind of device to hook up to it. And if I need a device, I wouldnt even begin to know what Im looking for.
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Thanks, Bernie. I did buy the adapter and it worked fine while I was here. Of course, when I was out there in Tokyo, the hotel room's Ethernet cable wasn't working so I still had to use the 2nd floor Guest Lounge Wifi, LOL! >_<
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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
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Te trick to setting up wireless for me was using USB to do the initial setup. You can configure the wireless settings while plugged in to USB. Then when you are done, unplug the USB cable and it will work wirelessly. This is mentioned in the instructions but not only for a brief second in the section about "Installing the Software".
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Hello Melissa, you can use this through wifi. All you have to do is connect to it with your laptop then bring up a browser and enter an IP address of 192.168.5.220 in your address bar. from there you can configure with your smart repeater. You can also use the CD enclosed to set it up.
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I used it with my laptop. No problems. I need to use the USB cable, though, my laptop doesn't have bluetooth. If your laptop has bluetooth, you should be able to set up a wireless connection.
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My best guess is that whenever you're using an extended cable like this one you're going to need a fairly significant amount of power. If you don't have your laptop plugged in it probably won't work. It's also possible that even if you do plug in your laptop, there may not be sufficient power from you laptop to generate the needed signal strength.
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!
533756
You'll probably benefit by using a portable router such as the D-Link DWL-G730AP Wireless Pocket Router/AP w/ Client Mode, 802.11g, 54Mbps. While I wouldn't recommend it for streaming HD, it is an excellent router. Yes, I've been in hotels where I don't want to be stuck at the desk where the DSL modem is located. This device transforms that fixed wired ethernet connection into a multi-computer accessible wireless access point (and, it does more than that, too). You will need to take about 30 minutes (or less, if you're an IT person) to set it up. Read the manual. If you don't know how to set up a static IP (for the set-up ONLY), ask a friend versed in this area.
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It can work as a repeater no problem without any power supply. It has a long lasting battery. I used it last week in a hotel exactly like that, with a room with a weak signal and it worked the treat. Other advantage, all your devices can connect to it, with the wifi only allocating one IP address to the device. So it is quicker to get all your devices up and running, and also you can connect more devices than some hotels allow...
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Any answers on this, by chance? If wifi doesn't work, then I'll just have to stick to my USB hub, external speakers, power and VGA cables! So much for easy portability : 0