Does the repeater function over the LAN (or WAN) port? I think it's called a repeater bridge (only accept incoming wifi, not broadcast)
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I believe it will do both depending on configuration. I had planned on connecting it using a LAN but it automatically connected to the WIFI from across the parking lot and has been working ever since (almost a year).
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Yes, in both AP and Repeater mode, the ports will connect a device to the network.
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It does have an access point mode, but it requires that you run a cable from the WAN port into one of the LAN ports. I don't want to give up a LAN port, so I just leave it in router mode, assign a static IP address, and turn off DHCP. It generates an internal notification that it can't connect to the Internet, but it otherwise works as you would expect, providing a second wireless access point on your network.
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No it doesn't repeat the wifi signal. It just gives you the 4 ethernet ports. Worked great for me for the first year, then died.
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As others noted, you can use a repeater with ethernet outs for this purpose. I use a Netgear wireless-N repeater that works fine for this, and listen to internet radio (BBC, Martha's Vineyard, etc.) fairly frequently. It also helps ensure that firmware is kept updated, although that's not needed very often.
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I'm not sure - all I can tell you is that the repeater appears as a separate router with a different login and password. Hope it helps.
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This device is not encapsulating the signal in a TCP packet. It's just using the wiring from the cable. So it won't work over a router.
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No connect it to a little repeater that has an Ethernet plug. Edimax is good.
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It has a port forwarding configuration, but I haven't been able to get it to work. I haven't tried all that hard, though.
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I will have to check on that. I don't believe my tv has any widgets. Looks like the LAN port is just for firmware updates. Thanks for the reply.
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I had the same question, when you connect it as directed you can be LAN (USB) and it will also produce a wifi signal for those devices. It does both or either one as needed. Mine was bought used and works great.
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Yes - this router can act as a bridge. The manual refers to repeater with wireless client asociation, point to point bridge , multi point bridge modes. Start by shutting off it's DHCP server (only one should be active on your LAN).
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Hi Peter, This device can act as Wireless Ethernet Client, and in many cases there are more than just one Ethernet device that needs to be connected back to the wireless network. That's when the bonus LAN port comes in place. If you need any further assistance please don't hesitate contacting ZyXEL's US-Based Technical support at 1.800.255.4101 Option# 5. Best regards, ZyXEL's Sales Team
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No, it does not have a client "wireless adapter" mode as you describe. It can be put into "Bridge" mode and used as a repeater via WiFi but the RJ45 ethernet port is not bridged to the wifi port. I've been digging around in the internals of it however and the possibility exists that it can be patched to provide this capability.
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I am using a wi-fi extender that has an Ethernet port for connecting the R-N500. I had to move the extender a few feet to stop connection failures and it seems to work fine now.
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No. The device you are referring to is called a "wireless bridge" (wifi repeater). This device is a wireless router that makes a wired connection accessible to wireless devices.
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I left my router connected to the Internet (WAN) as it was before I got the Cisco SPA2102 VoIP "adapter", and connected the "adapter" via Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports on the original router. Works well.