A question of wireless range boost

fsk2kpro · 12-03-2004

Is there any way to get some sort of stand alone unit that will pick up the signals of the router and boost them so that one could improve the area covered?

Thorn · 12-03-2004

Yes. They are called repeaters. Many manufacturers make them.

G8tK33per · 12-03-2004

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Originally Posted by Thorn

Yes. They are called repeaters. Many manufacturers make them.

I prefer boosters.

fsk2kpro · 12-03-2004

Niiice, I didnt know that. If you couldnt tell, I am sort of a newbie with this wifi stuff.
What are the best brands?

Thorn · 12-03-2004

"Best" is subjective. It depends on your price range, how far you are looking to extend the coverage, and your current equipment. Many repeaters will only work with their own brand. Your best bet may be to see if one is made by the manufacturer of whatever AP you currently own, and then see if it fits your needs for price and range.

fsk2kpro · 12-03-2004

I looked at the linksys one, which is what brand my router is, but I think my best bet is to get the better antennas because the repeater supposedly slows the network down.

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fsk2kpro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 10	A question of wireless range boost Is there any way to get some sort of stand alone unit that will pick up the signals of the router and boost them so that one could improve the area covered?

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Thorn Did you do the math? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Villa Straylight Posts: 10,360	Yes. They are called repeaters. Many manufacturers make them. __________________ Thorn "Read Altas Shrugged. Compare it to today. Repeat as necessary"

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Thorn Did you do the math? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Villa Straylight Posts: 10,360	"Best" is subjective. It depends on your price range, how far you are looking to extend the coverage, and your current equipment. Many repeaters will only work with their own brand. Your best bet may be to see if one is made by the manufacturer of whatever AP you currently own, and then see if it fits your needs for price and range. __________________ Thorn "Read Altas Shrugged. Compare it to today. Repeat as necessary"

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fsk2kpro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 10	Niiice, I didnt know that. If you couldnt tell, I am sort of a newbie with this wifi stuff. What are the best brands?

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fsk2kpro Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 10	I looked at the linksys one, which is what brand my router is, but I think my best bet is to get the better antennas because the repeater supposedly slows the network down.