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: wifi repeater extender

Puck Luck
10-04-2012, 10:28 PM
I'm looking to strengthen the wifi signal at my house and looking at buying a wireless repeater. Such as
Linksys Wireless N Range Extender (RE1000-CA) : Other Networking - Future Shop (http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/linksys-linksys-wireless-n-range-extender-re1000-ca-re1000-ca/10180338.aspx)
or
Amped Wireless High Power Wireless N 600mW Smart Repeater and Range Extender (SR10000-CA) : Wireless Range Extenders & Access Points - Best Buy Canada (http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/amped-wireless-amped-wireless-high-power-wireless-n-600mw-smart-repeater-and-range-extender-sr10000-ca-sr10000-ca/10209995.aspx)

or

get a router thats got that aftermarket or 3rd party firmware and use that as a repeater.

My question is,
1- does anyone have any experience with these? Are they reliable as in good connection and descent speed?
2- Can they work seamlessly with my existing router? As in, existing router is "A" network. Repeater does not create "B" network, making me chose between the two. I'd like to set it up so that any devices will see only a very strong "A" network
lilaznviper
10-04-2012, 10:37 PM
I used the Linksys RE1000. what it does is just repeats your existing one so you only see one wireless ssid.

It doesn't work as well as i have hoped. it cuts out a lot of the time and i have the extender located within 3 bars (what the unit tells me) on my existing wifi network so it should have a strong signal
FerrariEnzo
10-04-2012, 11:14 PM
get a Wifi PowerLine Adaptor..

LINKSYS PLWK400 Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender Kit at Memory Express (http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX40894)

Plug one into the router, the other one somewhere else in the house..
This way you can cover the dead spots with ease...
InvisibleSoul
10-05-2012, 08:31 AM
get a Wifi PowerLine Adaptor..

LINKSYS PLWK400 Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender Kit at Memory Express (http://www.memoryexpress.com/Products/MX40894)

Plug one into the router, the other one somewhere else in the house..
This way you can cover the dead spots with ease...

Interesting kit. Basically combines powerline and an access point into one package.

But yeah, I've never had any luck getting repeaters to work very well.

I would also recommend going the powerline route.

If you don't want to get that exact kit, you can get a set of two regular powerline units, and then connect your own second access point.
Puck Luck
10-05-2012, 03:32 PM
I haven't heard much about powerline kits. i'll look into it and give it some serious consideration. Thanks for the replies.
btw, do you know if this powerline kit will work seamlessly with my existing network or have its own ssid?
knight604
10-05-2012, 03:59 PM
This is the best way i can explain powerline, ITS A LONG ETHERNET CABLE.

When i mean long , like 20 yards.

Its pretty simple : "-------" represents ethernet cable

Router -------- ethernet to outlet

Outlet from anywhere in the house --------- desktop computer
Jonydakiller
10-05-2012, 04:02 PM
Airport Express, plug it anywhere, works everywhere, oh, and it does airplay as well!
Manic!
10-05-2012, 04:42 PM
I used powerline with a wifi router in a 30 unit apartment building. It does the job.
FRStan
10-05-2012, 11:00 PM
Don't get the RE1000, mine only works for a day or two and slowly dies down.
Like other suggested, the power line kit with wireless by linksys is great.
However, if your home is a bit older the older power lines may not support it. Houses within 20 years will work though
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Manic!
10-05-2012, 11:40 PM
Don't get the RE1000, mine only works for a day or two and slowly dies down.
Like other suggested, the power line kit with wireless by linksys is great.
However, if your home is a bit older the older power lines may not support it. Houses within 20 years will work though
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Apartment is 30 years old and powerline works.
Puck Luck
10-07-2012, 12:51 PM
I used powerline with a wifi router in a 30 unit apartment building. It does the job.

so to wifi router that you use, is it set up as a repeater/extender? or does the second half of the powerline have an access point built in?
FerrariEnzo
10-07-2012, 05:47 PM
powerlines are sort of extenders.. except their range is only limited to the powerline in your house... this is the best solution for people who keeps reporting dead spots... powerlines you can just move them to a new outlet and you will always get the best signals..

since the wireless signal looses its strength with so many things that can affect it, powerlines are now the way to go.. save money from buying those and just get powerline adaptors.. less hassle
Puck Luck
10-12-2012, 04:22 PM
Just picked up the linksys plwk400 from londondrugs. Its on sale for 100, but they price matched memoryexpress's price of 90. Will hook it up this weekend or up coming week and let u all know how it does. I got 15 days to try before i can return it
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MadMax
10-13-2012, 09:42 PM
Asus RT-N12B1. No more than 45.00 local and has a three way switch in the back with one option being "repeater". Dead simple to set up, plug it in and forget it.

ASUS - Networks- ASUS RT-N12 (http://www.asus.com/Networks/Wireless_Routers/RTN12/)
Puck Luck
10-27-2012, 12:44 PM
So i've been using the plwk400 for a week now and its been working very well. Havent had any issues with dropped connections or speed. (i'm not a gamer, just net surfing and email). Took me a bit to figure out the security and settings but i think i got it. Works good and seamlessly. Thanks for everyone's input