Can this be used as an access point? Extending the range by connecting to the existing wired LAN?
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Look I'm not a expert. But this is an extender which extends the signal from your access point.You better call Amped Wireless, they are friendly and professional.
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.
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Yes. I have my wireless router in another room from my office where I have my desktop computer. I placed the range extender in the office and connected it to my computer with an Ethernet cable. So effectively it is being used as an access point. In my situation, the WD range extender connects through a wireless connection with my WiFi router in the other room. If you have an older router that does not have wireless capability, you can plug an Ethernet cable between the non-wireless router and the WD range extender. Then your computer can access the Internet via the WD range extender wirelessly. Just a couple of applications. This device is very reasonably priced and versatile. Yes. I have my wireless router in another room from my office where I have my desktop computer. I placed the range extender in the office and connected it to my computer with an Ethernet cable. So effectively it is being used as an access point. In my situation, the WD range extender connects through a wireless connection with my WiFi router in the other room. If you have an older router that does not have wireless capability, you can plug an Ethernet cable between the non-wireless router and the WD range extender. Then your computer can access the Internet via the WD range extender... » Read More Yes. I have my wireless router in another room from my office where I have my desktop computer. I placed the range extender in the office and connected it to my computer with an Ethernet cable. So effectively it is being used as an access point. In my situation, the WD range extender connects through a wireless connection with my WiFi router in the other room. If you have an older router that does not have wireless capability, you can plug an Ethernet cable between the non-wireless router and the WD range extender. Then your computer can access the Internet via the WD range extender wirelessly. Just a couple of applications. This device is very reasonably priced and versatile. « Show Less
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The extender could not be used as a wireless router. It is used to extend the signal of an existing router or access point.
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I presume that what you are asking is if this can work as an access point or as a repeater. If that is your question, that yes it can be configured that way. If I missed what you really want to know, please ask it again.
1870683
Yes, you can. I have a wireless router/switch on the end of mine, extends my wireless network for me.
2149229
After reading the documentation, I think it can be, but I was not able to do it successfully. That is the original intent that I had for this router, but after playing around for a while, I gave up and just used it as a normal wireless router.
1582216
How does everyone solve this I wonder! It's a real pain because wireless access points don't generally have a useable Ethernet connection. I ended up buying a devolo plug starter kit that sends the Internet around the house electric circuit. It was pricey (nearly £100 - am in uk) but it literally plugged in and worked.
425452
This is only an access point. Since you already have a router this access point will work fine.
47994
Rhema; Yes, you can use this. What you will have is an ethernet connection. The speed of your internet will not keep this device from working.
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It can. I just use mine as a signal repeater for my main router downstairs, and I connect through ethernet and through wireless, and it works great on both
1030958
Yes, you can use this AccessPoint as "input" for a router. You do not even need a router, i just us a switch.
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I cinfigured it as an access point to plug in my ethernet wired phones and it worked. I did read that it can be configured as a repeater, but did not try it that way.
598527
Yes, you'll need an existing Internet "wired" connection., this is a router
376775
Yes, I think you can. Its a external AP but works as a client too. You just have to configure it as Client.
1390004
yes works great when used as a directional access point across distance. I have it hooked to a standard provider cable box (fiber optic line).
1742947
This is only a cable modem and not a wireless router or access point.. You will need to purchase another device to accomplish that, or get an all in one cable modem/wifi router instead...
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All Amped routers can be converted to acting as just wireless access points. It will work with your setup in AT mode not router mode. A range extender is when yo do not have an ethernet cable connected to the device, an access point is when you do have an ethernet cable connected coming form your gateway/router.