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Range Extender
Topic Started: Oct 30 2011, 06:58 AM (289 Views)
George K
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I'm looking for a range extender for my wireless router (it's a Belkin 802.11 b/g/n router).

I have some spots in the house where I don't get a good signal (metal studs in the walls, etc).

Suggestions?
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Mikhailoh
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
This should extend your range nicely.

Range Extender

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George K
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Took all of 15 minutes. You guys never fail to fail.
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"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... "
- Mik, 6/14/08


Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles.
- Klaus, 4/29/18
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Mikhailoh
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
Maths fail - it was 16 minutes.
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George K
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Spelling fail - in this country, there's no 's' in 'math'. :P
A guide to GKSR: Click

"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... "
- Mik, 6/14/08


Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles.
- Klaus, 4/29/18
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Mikhailoh
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
TNCR culture fail. Maths is a TNCR meme. It was deliberate. :lol2:
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George K
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Mikhailoh
Oct 30 2011, 07:26 AM
TNCR culture fail. Maths is a TNCR meme. It was deliberate. :lol2:
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A guide to GKSR: Click

"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... "
- Mik, 6/14/08


Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles.
- Klaus, 4/29/18
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Mikhailoh
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If you want trouble, find yourself a redhead
Nice talk. :lol2:
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George K
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Mikhailoh
Oct 30 2011, 07:44 AM
Nice talk. :lol2:
Memeriffic!
A guide to GKSR: Click

"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... "
- Mik, 6/14/08


Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles.
- Klaus, 4/29/18
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kenny
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George, if you like I can forward you some of the email spam I get about extending your . . . "range".
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George K
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Ask a serious question around here, and what do I get...
A guide to GKSR: Click

"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... "
- Mik, 6/14/08


Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles.
- Klaus, 4/29/18
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Axtremus
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George,

See:

http://www.netgear.com/home/products/wireless-range-extenders/wireless-range-extenders/wn3000rp.aspx
(Note: it works with 2.4 GHz only, does not support 5 GHz.)

Give it a whirl and let us know how it works out for you.
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Luke's Dad
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Oh gosh Mik, when I clicked on the link I had a literal :hair:
The problem with having an open mind is that people keep trying to put things in it.
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KlavierBauer
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George - I haven't done cost comparisons - but I'd likely just get a cheap second router if I were in your situation.
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Axtremus
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KlavierBauer
Oct 30 2011, 11:52 AM
George - I haven't done cost comparisons - but I'd likely just get a cheap second router if I were in your situation.
(I would too ... but that solution would take a lot more keystrokes to explain, so I just gave him what he asked for in the first place. :whistle: )
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KlavierBauer
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I was a bit surprised at you Ax - but now I see we're on the same page. :)
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"He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple

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Axtremus
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Axtremus
Oct 30 2011, 11:57 AM
KlavierBauer
Oct 30 2011, 11:52 AM
George - I haven't done cost comparisons - but I'd likely just get a cheap second router if I were in your situation.
(I would too ... but that solution would take a lot more keystrokes to explain, so I just gave him what he asked for in the first place. :whistle: )
Hey George ... will send PM about this in a minute ... check your Private Message mail box.
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George K
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Thanks for the info, Ax. I think a cheap second router is the way to go. It's certainly the simplest, no?

How difficult is it to configure one as an extender?
Edited by George K, Oct 30 2011, 12:55 PM.
A guide to GKSR: Click

"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... "
- Mik, 6/14/08


Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles.
- Klaus, 4/29/18
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Axtremus
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Depends on the base station ... there is no standard user interface for this. Apple will do it one way, Belkin will do it a different way, etc.
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George K
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Would it be of any use to change the antenna on my router?
A guide to GKSR: Click

"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... "
- Mik, 6/14/08


Nothing is as effective as homeopathy.

I'd rather listen to an hour of Abba than an hour of The Beatles.
- Klaus, 4/29/18
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KlavierBauer
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I would use your foil hat.
"I realize you want him to touch you all over and give you babies, but his handling of the PR side really did screw the pooch." - Ivory Thumper
"He said sleepily: "Don't worry mom, my dick is like hot logs in the morning." - Apple

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kenny
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George, hasn't your Tug Toner extended your . . . range?


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