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WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« on: January 26, 2010, 12:27:03 PM »
Looking for guidance on a WiFi signal expander for my home.  Do they really work?  Do they work with any wireless router?  What is the best brand/model?  THANKS !!!

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2010, 04:10:36 AM »
You can do it for free with software. You have to be a little tech savvy though http://lifehacker.com/344765/turn-your-60-router-into-a-user+friendly-super+router-with-tomato

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2010, 05:55:52 AM »
The list of tomato supported routers are small.

What you are looking for is called a wireless repeater. Be aware, that they can be tricky to set up. Read a lot of reviews before buying one, don't just get a $20 one blind
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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2010, 05:56:56 AM »
and kudos to bugsbenny. His first post was helping someone else
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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2010, 05:18:25 PM »
You can get a linksys wrt54g router and also and a linksys wap54g wireless repeater to extend the signal.

or

ASUS - RT-N13U Wireless N Router, you can get two of these and use one as a router and one as a wireless repeater.

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=211874047

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2010, 05:44:58 PM »
DD-WRT will do the same.  It supports alot of routers, just check that the one you want is compatible.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Universal_Wireless_Repeater

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2010, 03:32:59 PM »
Maybe someone can help me. Going away to a place that was wifi, but you need to go to certain areas. Was hoping I can take my laptop and buy myself some kind of wireless Wi-fi booster or antenna that I can plug into my laptop and maybe be able to pick up signal from my room instead of having to go to Lobby (for example).

Any suggestions on a wirless Wi-fi booster or antenna for my laptop to get better signal?

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2010, 07:22:36 PM »
and kudos to bugsbenny. His first post was helping someone else
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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2010, 08:32:41 PM »
how ca i figure out someone`s network key any software for that?

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #9 on: August 08, 2010, 01:35:07 PM »
backtrack 3, will work for WEP.

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #10 on: August 08, 2010, 01:36:10 PM »

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #11 on: August 08, 2010, 03:14:19 PM »
is there a laymans version?

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #12 on: August 08, 2010, 04:18:01 PM »
Do you mean a windows version, or a simple "one-click solution"?

cause yes, and no
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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #13 on: August 09, 2010, 01:38:45 AM »
actually neither. a version of the youtube video for laymen (explaining what on earth he just did for those of us not in the know)

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2014, 10:35:35 AM »
$20 for a great easy to set up extender: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704201
Coupon: EMCPAWW43
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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #15 on: September 11, 2014, 05:29:09 PM »
Would this work with an Apple Express Wireless ROuter? I don't think it has the button you need to push.

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #16 on: September 17, 2014, 11:42:53 PM »
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L0YLRUW?pc_redir=1410944872&robot_redir=1


Anyone familiar with this?, reviews look solid for this price range

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #17 on: September 17, 2014, 11:51:26 PM »
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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #18 on: September 18, 2014, 05:38:27 PM »
I have an Apple Extreme Router. Can I boost the signal using my old Apple Extreme router (looks like a Hershey Kiss)? How?

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Re: WIFI Signal Expander/Extender
« Reply #19 on: December 16, 2014, 03:55:58 PM »
Can anyone advise if TP-LINK TL-WR940N Wireless N300 Home Router can be used as an extender?
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