Linksys as a repeater?

kjemison · 07-27-2002

Anyone know if /how to use a 2nd linksys WAP as a repeater?

Scenario: At the far end of my home, my signal strength is marginal. I wanted to put in a repeater to talk to my main AP where the connectivity to the Cable modem is located.

any ideas / help greatly appreciated.

Kell Jemison

lincomatic · 07-28-2002

even if you set it up another AP as a repeater, the AP will also have trouble getting the signal anyway, so you'll have the same problem. get yourself a better antenna for the main AP. try experimenting a little with the placement within the current room too. sometimes just moving the AP a few feet will solve your problems.

kjemison · 07-28-2002

Thank you for the input. Working on a antenna solution from the Fab-Corp Company. www.fab-crop.com

mofu · 07-30-2002

The cheapest solution is probably 50-100ft of CAT5 . . . Move the access point away from your cable modem to a more centrallized location.

Remeber hi-gain antenntas will make it easier for outsiders to "stumble" on your network.

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kjemison Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 7	Linksys as a repeater? Anyone know if /how to use a 2nd linksys WAP as a repeater? Scenario: At the far end of my home, my signal strength is marginal. I wanted to put in a repeater to talk to my main AP where the connectivity to the Cable modem is located. any ideas / help greatly appreciated. Kell Jemison

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lincomatic Squaaawk! WiFi! WiFi! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tinsel Town Posts: 1,682	even if you set it up another AP as a repeater, the AP will also have trouble getting the signal anyway, so you'll have the same problem. get yourself a better antenna for the main AP. try experimenting a little with the placement within the current room too. sometimes just moving the AP a few feet will solve your problems. __________________ ~lincomatic

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mofu Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 7	Cheaper solution The cheapest solution is probably 50-100ft of CAT5 . . . Move the access point away from your cable modem to a more centrallized location. Remeber hi-gain antenntas will make it easier for outsiders to "stumble" on your network.

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07-28-2002	#3 (permalink)
kjemison Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 7	Thank you for the input. Working on a antenna solution from the Fab-Corp Company. www.fab-crop.com