The wireless connection in my apartment varies from the front of the apt. to the back. If I use this device in an area of my apt. that doesnt have a strong wireless connection, will this device increase the connection there?
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*If* you have hardwired ethernet in the area with weak wireless, you can use this device to set up a separate wireless network in that area of your apartment. I think however, a standard wireless router would serve you better. This device will not work as a wireless repeater to extend an existing wireless network.
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It might improve the signal a bit more just because the wireless adapter has a high gain antenna but is not the most recommended method to increase the signal since your laptop has a built in wireless circuit. Your best bet will be a wi-Fi range extender or a more powerful wireless router. Hope this helps...JR
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it should greatly increase the ability to connect to it. However it is cheaply made and very delicate. IF you buy it make sure you move the antenna's as little as possible. It should not be a big problem so long as it is kept stationary. This may be overkill if your just looking for something to help connect in a house.
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Depends. It is not a 3G unit (which would require an account with a wireless provider anyway). This device will create a wifi connection as long as you have a wired internet connection available to plug into. You may also be able to use as a repeater for an existing weak wifi signal.
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It depends on how far is your router from the back rooms. Also, wireless networks are also susceptible to obstructions that may lead to low signal. Often, the signal gets reflected, refracted or absorbed by the obstruction. Here are some tips: http://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=8131
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All wireless devices are going to have different signal strengths through walls and buldings. For instance metal walls will really block your wireless signal no matter what device you use or wattage. You'll have some success through sheetrock and other material, but windows and open areas are the best for any wireless signal. Too many walls or buildings and you'll either have no wireless signal or very low quality of signal.
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(see this same question in wired to wireless) Has anyone had success with AE boosting a wimpy wireless hotel signal to a stronger one to use wirelessly within the hotel room?
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I have my wireless for a long time. I have had no problems with it. However if transmitter and receiver are not close, I would have problems as other are discussing. When I move them closer together it takes care of the problem. I hope this helps.
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it would depend on what the signal is going through. But lets just say this device is stronger than your normal wifi router by 2X. You wont be disappointed!
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Hi Robert, to get the best performance from the extender, we recommend that you place it halfway between the area you wish to cover, and the main router providing the signal. If you place it next to the desktop where the main router is located, it won't extend the connection any further than the main router. Whether it will reach the opposite end of your home, when set up correctly, depends on how big your home is :) However, this is one of our top of the line extenders and is designed to provide superior range and coverage,
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I have my router on the first floor and radio on the second floor and it works great. (I'm able to get a good signal on my laptop so before getting the radio my assumption/hope was that this would indicated enough signal strength for the radio to work.)
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sorry to tell you this doesn't increase your strength. All this antena does is widen the range of the signal you have. To increase the strength you might want to try a wifi booster. hope this helps.
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Hello - I find using this device very sporadic .. meaning my wifi kicks out every single day.. if I am away from unit say 100 feet - I am NOT very happy at all with the performance - BUT I say this .. not knowing if it is in fact our main router - although I did have another much less expensive device that I used (Securifi Almond-Touchscreen Wireless Router extender) and that worked so well .. but it was not meant for the outdoors. I wish I had done a bit more investigating .. for the money spent .. I am not happy ..sorry ..
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No. It extends your wired network and has no effect on your wireless network. You could use it to connect another wireless access point to an area your wireless doesn't reach or to just create a wired connection anywhere else in the house.
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I live in a two story metal framed house, before I installed me EnGenius we didn't have wifi hardly anywhere. Now, we have wifi everywhere, all over inside, upstairs, downstairs, outside and even about 80 feet out to the mailbox with very large oak trees in the way. I don't know if this answers your question and every application is different but i would think probably so, especially if you mount it on the ceiling close to the back yard wall.
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Thank you for the response! Absolutely correct, feed it a wireless signal and you are good to go!
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I have mixed result. If you have WiFi WPS extender in your house - it get to be very flaky. However, if your WiFi router is connected via hardwire or you have a rather strong WiFi connectivity - this device works great. The awesome aspect of it is - you can join an existing WiFi and your router becomes AirEnabled! I have used it in my car - and it works great there too.