Repeater ?

lucan · 05-29-2003

Is there a specific brand name repeater that does not require you to connect to an AP of the same brand? Thanks!

Lucan

deckmoney · 06-24-2003

You posted a message ("Is there a specific brand name repeater that does not require you to connect to an AP of the same brand? Thanks!"), which is the same question I have. I was wondering if you ever found a solution? I have a WAP right now but it doesn't cover the distance I need, so I was looking for a product to extend that range. Any help is greatly appreciated.

lucan · 06-24-2003

After some extensive research, all the experts state that the "reapeater" function is tied to the specific hardware and therefore there is no such thing as a repeater that will relay the signal from an anybrand AP.

Another option for you is to use a bridge like the linksys wet11 connected to a linksys wap11. This would serve the same purpose as a repeater but more costly as you would have to buy 2 hardware components.

Lucan

deckmoney · 06-24-2003

Thank you. Installing a better antenna and using the WAP->bridge->another WAP were the only two ideas I had.

recompiler1 · 06-24-2003

The new firmware linksys released may do what you need. I like linksys WAP11s with a 500mw amp, and a good aggi.

HITMONEY · 06-25-2003

This was on todays front page of netstumbler.com.

Seems those goofy Mac guys got the rest beat when it comes to what you want to do.

Speaking of Macs, Here is a halarious Mac spoof commercial. I've seen a bunch but this is by far the best one.

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lucan Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5	Repeater ? Is there a specific brand name repeater that does not require you to connect to an AP of the same brand? Thanks! Lucan

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deckmoney Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 8	Repeater You posted a message ("Is there a specific brand name repeater that does not require you to connect to an AP of the same brand? Thanks!"), which is the same question I have. I was wondering if you ever found a solution? I have a WAP right now but it doesn't cover the distance I need, so I was looking for a product to extend that range. Any help is greatly appreciated.

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recompiler1 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 64	Linksys The new firmware linksys released may do what you need. I like linksys WAP11s with a 500mw amp, and a good aggi.

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06-24-2003	#3 (permalink)
lucan Registered Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 5	After some extensive research, all the experts state that the "reapeater" function is tied to the specific hardware and therefore there is no such thing as a repeater that will relay the signal from an anybrand AP. Another option for you is to use a bridge like the linksys wet11 connected to a linksys wap11. This would serve the same purpose as a repeater but more costly as you would have to buy 2 hardware components. Lucan

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deckmoney Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 8	Thank you. Installing a better antenna and using the WAP->bridge->another WAP were the only two ideas I had.

06-25-2003	#6 (permalink)
HITMONEY Who Wants Butter??? Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Pete Beach, FL. Posts: 529	This was on todays front page of netstumbler.com. Seems those goofy Mac guys got the rest beat when it comes to what you want to do. Speaking of Macs, Here is a halarious Mac spoof commercial. I've seen a bunch but this is by far the best one.