Has anyone successfully connected this clock to a Wi-Fi range extender such as the NETGEAR N300?
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I have tried 2 different range extenders and both work for it to upload from the pc running payclock but they don't work for the timeclock to upload back to the pc. So you can load your employees fine but can't use live sync to retrieve timecards. I have called Lathem and they blame the extender.
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I would highly suggest not using wi-fi when it comes to time clocks due to reliability. I wouldn't even get this unit. Haven't been happy with it at all. We have about 20 employees and it's failed on us twice already. Could be much more intuitive.
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As others noted, you can use a repeater with ethernet outs for this purpose. I use a Netgear wireless-N repeater that works fine for this, and listen to internet radio (BBC, Martha's Vineyard, etc.) fairly frequently. It also helps ensure that firmware is kept updated, although that's not needed very often.
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I was thinking, if you do find a wireless photoelectric detector, especially one by Kidde, it should work perfectly as you can adjust frequency on each alarm, obviously so a neighbors doesnt match yours as well as for reasons of interference. If you find one, I suggest purchasing one to begin with to test the compatibility. The communications shouldn't be any different in them. Im not sure if you found one already and are just not sure of the compatibility or you simply can't find anything of the sort.
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I am using a wi-fi extender that has an Ethernet port for connecting the R-N500. I had to move the extender a few feet to stop connection failures and it seems to work fine now.
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My Cisco Linksys Factory Refurbished RE1000 Wireless-N Range Extender works great. You have to set it up with ethernet first, but for some reason, the wireless computers I have in that side of the house simply work with it. It really extends the wireless connection. I went from one to two bars to four bars on all devices. With one non wireless computer, I had to plug the Wireless-N Range Extender to the computer's ethernet. The computer detected it, but it dids not detect the main router (I use a linksys N900). I disconnect the RE100 from the ethernet, took it to near the N900 router, pressed went back to my computer, pressed the little button on the USB wireless device, ran to the router and pressed the reset on the router, and the connection was established. I didn't have a hard time with the other devices connected to the internet. The ER1000 seems to work with them without me doing anything.
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The only way I have gotten mine to work is to unplug Mondo, unplug router, wait 10 seconds, plug in router, wait till router is up and working, then plug in Mondo.
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The Netgear Universal WN3000RP works for me. My router is upstairs on the east end of my house and my big screen tv is downstairs on the west end of the house. No problems.
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All you have to do is, make sure 5g band was pushed, plug it in, and press the power button, then press the "wps" button too. It should work within 5 minutes or less. Your extender has to be half way between your router and what you're connecting to (Tablet, Ipod, Computer, etc.) Then you have to match your extender and your router, you can do it with your tablet, Ipod, or computer, I did with my Ipod.
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Yes a repeater does work, I do have the base extension in a different structure of my property and I am using a repeater to provide a strong WiFi connection. I haven't had any problems
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Can't answer that question, the clock never worked for me, other then a regular clock.... I reviewed it as nooooo good.
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Tavis, I'm looking for a similar solution - how did you do it in the end? did you use the 2.4ghz to get that kind of distance?
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Not sure as it never really worked well for me, even after I updated the firmware. I had it plugged directly into the router too!
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I have a Linksys E3000 and was unable to get this range extender to talk to it. Tried WPA2 and WPA security, nothing worked. I'm returning the Hawking to the store tomorrow.
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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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No. The PLSK400 is not a WiFi extender. It's an Ethernet extension that uses electrical connection to connect Ethernet-enabled devices.
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I simply plugged it in and installed the driver. Once the driver was installed I searched for a new network device on my laptop and it found the Netgear Range Finder, which was labeled as an extension of my main router. Once I clicked on the new router to connect, everything synced up perfectly. It was very easy and seamless. Good luck!
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Not exactly sure what you are asking me, but it will work regardless of WiFi connections. It just needs to be plugged into a switch to obtain an IP address. If you are talking about using the n300 as a type of bridge, that should work to, but not as well as coming out of your modem or router. Plug one into the wall near your internet connection, then the other in the garage, and viola. Wired internet. Not as fast as Ethernet, but nothing that 99% of the public will notice speed wise, and it is a stable connection. I have 3 separate WiFi connections in my home. Plus, 4 of these (2 of one brand and 2 of another). Everything works great, I can balance bandwidth where I want or need it most. Not exactly sure what you are asking me, but it will work regardless of WiFi connections. It just needs to be plugged into a switch to obtain an IP address. If you are talking about using the n300 as a type of bridge, that should work to, but not as well as coming out of your modem or router. Plug one into the wall near your internet connection, then the other in the garage, and viola. Wired internet. Not as fast as Ethernet, but nothing that 99% of the public will notice speed wise, and it is a stable connection. I have 3 separate WiFi connections in my home. Plus, 4 of these (2 of... » Read More Not exactly sure what you are asking me, but it will work regardless of WiFi connections. It just needs to be plugged into a switch to obtain an IP address. If you are talking about using the n300 as a type of bridge, that should work to, but not as well as coming out of your modem or router. Plug one into the wall near your internet connection, then the other in the garage, and viola. Wired internet. Not as fast as Ethernet, but nothing that 99% of the public will notice speed wise, and it is a stable connection. I have 3 separate WiFi connections in my home. Plus, 4 of these (2 of one brand and 2 of another). Everything works great, I can balance bandwidth where I want or need it most. « Show Less