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    i saw this at walmart ?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Photoguy30523, Dec 18, 2006.

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    "Compatible with both Wireless-G and Wireless-B networking devices"

    You would probably have to set the Belkin up to work in "B/G" mode only...this expander almost certain won't work with N.
     
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    are there this type of expander for the belkin?
     
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    You should not need a range extender with an N router. That is half the point of N is increased range. It is supposed to go up to around 160 feet, that is a long ways when you consider that is a radius.

    Why are you looking for an extender? Are you getting bad signal strength over a long or short distance? Are all your cards N compatible?
     
    cashmonee, Dec 19, 2006
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    I have one of those and it's a pain in the a$$ to setup.. but once it's up & running, it's nice. If you don't have network knowledge and free time then it's easier to just get another wireless router, coneect it to the the one you allready have through LAN port, this way it's gonna give you better wireless coverage than using the exapnder, but they have to be physically connected though.
     
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