Will the Zyxel WAP 3205 replace my existing router or is it an add on to extend the range of my existing Belkin router
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This is not meant to be used as a router, it's more like a hub that has wireless capability. It can be used as bridge between a router and clients or as a wireless range extender. You can do a search on Zyxel WAP 3205 and go to the Zyxel site and download the manual. All the pictures in it show this unit connecting to a router (pg 15). I use it as an extender and had no problems setting it up with an Actiontec DSL Wireless router from Verizon using Windows 7.
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This is not a relay unit. It will not boost a signal from another router. Hawking does make a unit that is for relaying the signal to increase the effective range of a wireless router. It is the model HWREN1
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Many routers have an existing antennae in which is to be replaced by this one. If your router doesn't have an antennae then you can't use this booster. This booster did not work for me
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Well if you are talking about your old router just replace it, or have the 2 of them hook together, but then you will have 2 different wifi signals and I see no point in doing so hope this answers your question
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To be totally honest...have no idea. Wish I could have been more helpful. But I'm def going to be buying a more powerful one as the netgear one that I have isn't doing the job as I have way tooooo many wireless "things" working off that one router, even with the extender, still no good. Not sure which one I'm getting. Good luck
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I believe I still have the original firmware that came with the router which is 1.0.04 build 7 and it can be upgraded from the manufacturer website. However, I have found not need to upgrade
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If you're familiar with Belkin entry level routers its about the same. I live in a two story house with solid concrete walls. The router is downstairs and I get good signal on the side of the upper floor above the router. On the other side of the upper floor I have to use a repeater.
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I doubt it I have added a Belkin range extender, mine is no more than 50ft from the end of house bedroom, admittedy the main router signal goes through some thick timber, but its in the middle of the house in the basement, and only sometimes gets a signal at the end of house bedroom upstairs.
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The extender would pair with one wireless router. It won't be able to boost signal from 2 wireless routers.
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You can have multiple extenders that repeat the main router signal to different areas -- extending range in multiple directions -- but you cannot set up a DAP-1320 to become a wireless range repeater to another DAP-1320 (daisy-chained).
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This Belkin unit has 4 MIMO internal antennas for better range and more powerful performance. The density of the walls and distance from your router to your equipment will be factors. You might want to consider theBelkin AB800DB which is a slightly better unit. You can buy with confidence from Amazon, which is why I shop there.
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For this type of setting, I suggest that you cascade the Belkin router to your existing network, you can use either the LAN to WAN, or LAN to LAN method. This will allow you to use the Belkin router as a wired repeater. Here's a link on how: http://www.belkin.com/us/support-article?articleNum=109396
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I am not sure..I have a windstream wireless router and connects to the engenius to extend my wireless. I live in a mobile home with an add on and the windstream does not go around the corner or through the metal siding. So, I needed to add the repeater.
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It depends on your wifi router speed, not your internet speed. I use a Belkin AC1800 dual band wifi router with the 802.11ac network standard, that is the faster than 802.11n. But you must remember that this Belkin N150 Micro Wireless Usb Adapter is an 802.11n. I can't tell you that it will work in full speed at distance of 5 feet, but if you insert the usb adapter in the closest side from your router (e.g.: I use mine in the usb port in the right side of my laptop and my router is located in a room right next to my laptop) but it will work better, I've tried it, and when I install it on the left side of my laptop the speed falls to half. If you use an USB 3.0 port on your laptop, it will work faster too. But I believe that the new laptop with USB 3.0 they already have an wifi adapter inside it with an 802.11 a/b/g/n or even a/b/g/n/ac. I believe that this will help you. Best regards, Dalton Miyabara
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Yes it can be used as an additional extension. From what I've read you can add as many as you want. You could have one in each room. Just pair them to the one you have on your router.
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Yes, it did replace the older version. It's been working fine since I connected it and accommodates my pc needs. I didn't need to buy the more expensive router that a customer service rep recommended for $125.00.
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you access your main router using its SSID, then you set a SSID for the new router--you can use any ID you want, even the same as your original/main router. It will name it with a RE extension. Range Extender. I've used the help line and they are extremely helpful. I'd call the manufacturer: (888) 573-8820 they are very helpful.