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    Can I boost a signal with an extra router?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by adwilk1231, Dec 29, 2008.

  1. adwilk1231

    adwilk1231 Notebook Consultant

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    I recently got FIOS and they provided me with a wireless router for my network. I had a Lynksis router and was wondering if there was some way I could use it to boost the signal in my basement.
     
    adwilk1231, Dec 29, 2008
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    If either router can serve as a repeater, then yes you can use it to "boost" your signal. If not, then the interference could make your wireless experience worse.
     
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    adwilk1231 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for your help. How would I find out if it can work as a repeater?
     
    adwilk1231, Dec 29, 2008
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    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Read the user manual to see if it says anything about using the router as a repeater; also, check on the manufacturer's support webpage.
     
    Shyster1, Dec 29, 2008
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    you can do a google search on the router's model number, or you can go into the router settings.
     
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    The linksys may be supported by dd-wrt firmware. If so it has a repeater option if the std pkg is supported and not the mini version.
     
    blue68f100, Dec 29, 2008
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    I think it was called WDS (Wireless distribution system) on Linksys routers.
     
    flipfire, Dec 29, 2008
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    Modly Warranty Voider

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    We are running 3 extra wireless routers off of our Actiontec (Verizon supplied for the FIOS). All of ours are wired though, and set with DHCP off. We also run different channels on each, just incase.

    We have DD-WRT on two of the routers.
     
    Modly, Dec 30, 2008
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    How weak is the signal at the desired connect point or how much further do you want to go?
     
    villious, Dec 31, 2008
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