can this extend the range of an existing wifi connection, without using usb modem dongle?
526173
For that purpose I have to use a repeater. Since I share my 4G Internet with this device through my LAN that´s the best use for this Device in my case.
526174
Of course it can do the job while working in Access Point (AP) mode. See the switch button on the back of the device.
1920973
I do not know. Would NOT recommend this product to extend WIFI range. Would definitely recommend LINKSYS AC1200 MAX WIFI Range Extender. Initially plug it in next to your router. Enter the username and password of your router into your Smart Phone or I-Pad. Then plug the LINKSYS WIFI Extender in a convenient area about 40-80 feet from the router. Your WIFI range will now be extended to approx 80-160 feet.
1978455
Yes. I've had very good luck using a powerline-type wi-fi extender. The unit just needs an Ethernet jack to connect to.
424279
yes, you can. i do not think there is a limitation for how many extension devises you can add to it. it is just like an ethernet line.
484204
Not sure of the distance between the router and USB. Mine works without the antenna with about 6 to 8 ft between them.
1321438
Sorry but no it can not. This unit, as all of our extenders, will only connect to the network via a wireless signal. If you need to connect to the network via a LAN port than you need an access point like the AP300 or AP20000G.
44537
Yes it will increase your network range. However the cd isn't a straight install for windows 8. But searching online you can easily install it for windows 8 with full functionality just a few extra steps. And yes just plug it into your usb and it will bring up a new network card that you use to connect to WiFi.
485457
This is designed to increase WiFi connectivity from a computer; it's not designed to be plugged in to a hotspot to extend WiFi range. There are a number of ways to use a computer's connection to the hotspot to create an extended network by using the antenna through the computer, if that's what you're looking for.
501529
Yeah I agree with Danny, but with some creative engineering you can still boost the signal distance. The only way to boost the signal of something like this would be to utilize the interrupt pin and have it trigger from a read on the external antenna, Which would actually be pretty interesting to code and build. Hope this helps!
460550
No. Only wifi. You might be able to cobble something together with a USB modem, but it does not include such capability.
1587392
I don't believe so. I had to go about 20 feet but through an external wall and could not get a signal. I wound up just hard-wiring the Extender, running a cable from the source to the extender. The other thing to note here is that I'm not sure I agree that it's an "extender"... it simply started another network. So... with an ethernet cable and any wireless router, you could do the same thing.
884394
If you have an available USB port or a wireless router you should be able to.
1258395
Quite close yes. But you can get a signal booster dirt cheap. This will extend the wifi signal significantly.
493576
Not in itself but some simple inexpensive addition will correct that.Linksys has has what is needed to set up wifi.
1852204
Maybe, but I doubt that it would do you much good. One problem is that instead of "amplifying" your current network, this device creates a new network called "Wireless-Repeater," which requires a separate login and can create overlap conflicts with your existing wireless router network. So I suppose two of these things could overlap with each other. The unit never worked for me. I solved my range problems by upgrading to an 802.11ac (DOCSIS 3.0) wireless router. In any case, there must be better wireless range extenders from Amazon as well.
1386608
No. You're talking about advanced networking drivers that need installation on a computer to work. You might be able to get an advanced firewall like a Sonicwall with a USB port for 3g modems, but I'm not familiar with your model of USB dongle, so YMMV.
460926
I've been using it a few feet away, with no problems but then I've got the dongle on a USB extension cord. Reading some reviews, I wonder if the problem could be in having the dongle plugged in right on the board and it picks up interference thus limiting the range.