Samsung MediaLive vs. 3rd-party extenders (e.g. Linksys DMA2100) Would appreciate if anyone with experience or knowledge in this area would share info on this?
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I can't give an opinion of the Samsung MediaLive, but I can give a review of the Linksys DMA. I purchased the DMA2200 when it first came out and was very disappointed with the performance. The specs indicate that it is nearly the perfect device for what I wanted -- Media Center Extender capability, Wireless N networking and an upscaling DVD player. Unfortunately, the device never really worked. Set up was not complicated due to the wizard-like flow that the software steps you through, but I found that the DMA would regularly disconnect from Win Media Center on my PC and I would have to go through the set up process again and again. This literally happened 10 or 15 times during the 2 week period I fought with the device. Also, the wireless reception was terrible. I purchased a brand new Linksys WRT600N router along with the DMA to ensure that I had the most robust and compatible signal available to stream HD. After experimenting with scores of settings profiles I could never get enough signal strength to steam any video signal -- let alone an HD one. My DMA was only about 30-40 feet away from the WRT router so there was really no excuse for the poor reception. The device was slow to respond to commands as well. I keep hoping that Linksys will come out with an upgrade for the product since I do believe this would be the perfect solution for me. I love Linksys products but in the case of the DMA and WRT they really missed the mark.
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My personal usage is the Netflix/Amazon gateways on my Samsung 'Smart TV', but I can't imagine that the same services wouldn't be just as fantastic on another of the Samsung products. I cannot remember the last time those two services suffered any burps or hiccups while online through my TV.
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I just intstalled the Medialink on my Dell laptop running Vista. I have a Linksys WRT54G router, and the connection works great.
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I didn't know there was a difference until I received this request. I hear it's mostly concerning "dual band" capabilities. Just another receiver for a different room so far.
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I have the Netgear kit, it works great. I want to add more connections, but it is no longer for sale. Anyone know if Netgear's MoCA product would play nice with the MoCA adapters from ActionTech or DLink? Best if I don't have to start all over with new gear.
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I have never done this, but I would install the software for the wireless adapter and it should pick up your mobile hotspot. Again, I'm not sure. I have a wireless router and connected another desk top with the Medialink wireless adapter.
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Incorrect, you don't have to use a Samsung dongle, as someone previously mentioned you can use a Rosewill RNX-N1 dongle which you can buy for around $30 on newegg.com. That's what I did and many have as well. The Samsung dongle is a ripoff in my opinion as you would be paying more than double.
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Yes the device can work as an extender. I can't verify how good it works but I have tested that ability. I got a few hundred feed from the repeating device and it was working/allowing network access.
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The answer is no but I bought the USB adapter Medialink for $19.99 at amazon.com and it worked fine. So far everything working great and not issues. Also Medialink maker has excellent support. Good luck and enjoy it
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C. Ady is 100% correct. If you don't have anything else than the DLNA functions are serviceable. From a complete product. I purchased a 850 Samsung in part for the DLNA feature. Your better off getting a Slingbox.
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I am using the Verizon Network Extender and the external antenna works awesome! I would like it would work with other network extenders.
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It's been reported that there can be bandwidth degradation due to the way the extender utilizes the network (frequency/channels) between itself and the main WiFi router. In my case, with a 10Mgbps DSL line in a tech shield roofed 2500+ sq. ft home, this unit works just fine. My main router is in the front office and the extender is at the farthest point in the back of the home, so that they overlap in coverage. Online Speed tests from the extender were fine while testing from phones, tablets, and laptops. I am in IT, so I understand the limitations of this type of unit, it's not a Business class AP. Those will autoswitch the device to the strongest AP, where these wont. I think some peoples problems are that they think they are connected to the extender when in fact, they are still connected to the main router. The SSID will show the same for both units, but the MAC addresses are different, so I watch the signal strength indicator on the device I am using. You can test this. Connect to the main WiFi router, then walk to where you have the extender. You should see your signal drop on your device (tablet/phone). Find the "dead" spot, turn off your WiFi (phone/tablet)and then back on. If the extender is working, you will then have a stronger signal than before. I will typically switch to the strongest signal depending on where I am in the home. This unit can still reach the front of the house though. It's not as difficult as it sounds to monitor, you just have to be conscience. For the money, it was well worth it IMO.
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You can use it as a client or access point. It can be set as a repeater via was. But that will only work with the m5 line of ubiquity equipment.
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your range, of course, is as far as your circuitry goes in the dwelling. I image you're trying to extend your range outside of the dwelling. I do not, however, have any knowledge of an extender working but I do know that another hub will work when hung off of one of them. That being the case, my impression would be that thestextender would work. I'm interested if it will. Let me know...
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Comrade Trotsky: I just bought this device from Amazon last week - it's an M1001 (Roku doesn't sell the M1000's any more). It works flawlessly. My router [Linksys WRT300N using WPA2 (Personal)] and my SoundBridge are separated by ~ 50 ft., and transmission has to go through several walls. Nonetheless, my SoundBridge almost never cuts out - I would say maybe two or three times (or less) in an eight-hour period. Recovery is automatic, and takes perhaps two seconds. The M1001 now ships with v. 3.0 software, which add several features to the display, as well as realiability (or so I'm told). Tip: Don't use the "standard" music servers out there (Windows, iTunes, etc.). Get Jamcast from Software Development instead (www.sdstechnologies.com - it's free). Jamcast will let you play ANY music-file format on your SoundBridge (including DRM), plus, it allows you to stream Pandora to your SoundBridge - something no other music server can do! PS - When I mentioned drop-outs above, I was referring strictly to using the M1001 as an internet radio. Consequently, the drop-outs MIGHT be the fault of the internet-radio provider. For example, when using Jamcast to receive Pandora, my SoundBridge NEVER cuts out!
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I'm using it with mediacom right now. They have to give you a code of sorts to complete the connections, so I would call them up for instructions, it's been awhile.
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well ..for me it didn't worked at all. I couldn't setup that damn thing at all and couldn't get support from ubiquity either.came bricked. But from specs i don't think it's designed to be used this way (repeater). If you wire-daisy-ching with another router it shouldn't be a problem having the same SSID. For complete wireless repeating purposes i've used Netgear WNR3500v2/U/L (with dd-wrt)