what is the difference between the universal repeater and the range extender?
1338925
They are essentially the same thing. This device captures an existing wireless signal from a router and repeats it over an extended range.
1593499
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.
1682707
This has wireless built in. If you're looking for a repeater, I would recommend Amped Wireless. Remember that if you're repeating wirelessly, you lose 50% of the speed on each jump.
911398
Yes. That is why the extended range version of this router is basically the same, except it has two larger, high gain antennae on it.
387096
hi, it work great in any position. I did not have to aim it for better reception. no sure what you mean by wireless repeater. thanks, marty
2166108
The short answer is "No." The extender is to be placed at the outer limit of the coverage range of the wireless router. The link between the two is more easily completed if they are close together during the setup, but then in order to extend the range, they must be placed at an effective distance from each other and still be connected wirelessly.
2250435
HI, this is a power line adapter, IT does not have a wifi repeater or AP function. Your wireless signal will not be increased because this is a pure wired solution to extend your network range. If you want a power line solution to extend your wireless, I suggest something else.A powerline adapter that extends your wireless range, check out this kits on amazon: TP-LINK TL-WPA4220KIT ADVANCED 300Mbps Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender, Repeater, AV500 Powerline Edition. Search for that
1547397
I have this unit, and my understanding of this unit is that it will repeat the signal it receives, extending the coverage area of the signal. If the signal from the router is weak, the extended signal will also be weak. If this range extender could be placed on a higher floor, in an area of the building where there is a strong signal, it could then give you a better signal in the basement.
1027017
The only difference I can see is the expanded range. More distant between the base and the handset on the 158 model. We are using it for our business and it working very well.
1893675
I have two of these cameras and purchased a nano-size repeater from Amazon allowing me to extend my range: TP-LINK TL-WR702N Wireless N150 Travel Router
1962123
If you accidently press the reset button on the side of the repeater it will reset and you will have to reprogram it. If thats not the problem then you may have a defective device and will need to return it. The one I have works fine up to about 50' after that it becomes affected by any thing in its path like doors or walls.
327922
I've been in other environments where we have had other "repeaters" working in conjunction, but I've never done it with this particular model. Double check with manufacturer.
2250433
HI, this is a power line adapter, IT does not have a wifi repeater or AP function. Your wireless signal will not be increased because this is a pure wired solution to extend your network range. If you want a power line solution to extend your wireless, I suggest something else. A powerline adapter that extends your wireless range, check out this kits on amazon: TP-LINK TL-WPA4220KIT ADVANCED 300Mbps Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender, Repeater, AV500 Powerline Edition. Search for that
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I have the repeater located two rooms and ~40 feet from my router, on the second floor of our house. I can pull in a strong signal from the repeater, from about the same distance (40'). We are mostly using it when we are on the floor below or out back on our deck. I haven't tried it from further away, but imagine I could get some level of signal from about twice the distance if there are not a lot of walls in the way.
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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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The range extender did work, but it's a little tricky because it uses different wifi chanels to link between the router and the extender and the extender and the end user device. This often created a less dependable connection and occasional difficulty connecting. Nevertheless the range is effectively extended as promissed. However, I had a better user experience upgrading to a better router touted as "high power" and not needing to use the range extender. It is the asus rt-ac66u. The 5ghz ac feature won't help you (low range), but the b/g/n is great.
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I can't fully answer as the area I tried it in had no signal that the Booster could detect and therefore I could not use it. As I had high-speed Internet, I ended up with a Samsung Range Extender from Verizon that works great.