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Questions tagged [repeater]

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Should I be on different Channels for this WiFi network?

I'm not sure if our 3 routers, in our wifi network, should be on separate channels (so each can maximize the bandwidth per channel) ? Our office is networked via WiFi. It is in the shape of a 'L' and is made up of 4 rooms. In 3 of these rooms are 3…
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What kind of fiber is used in Intercontinental connections? Are repeaters used?

I'm curious about the underwater Internet infrastructure that interconnects continents to each other. Can anyone elaborate on how it works, or any other details (such as security) of these wires?
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How do I detect a WiFi Repeater on my network?

I work in a RV/Mobile home park in deep south Texas. I want to know how I can find the person or persons using a WiFi repeater. Is there a type of software or hardware (other than a laptop) that I could use? If using a a laptop to detect a…
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In need of a SNMP repeater

I have a monitoring system that has primary/failover nodes for just about every aspect. I have configured anything that is able for multiple SNMP trap destinations, but I do have a number of devices that only support a single trap destination. What…
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How to calculate approximate wifi-bandwith when repeater is used?

When reading about repeater usage (without crossband-repeating) it is said that the bandwith is at minimum reduced by 50% because the repeater has to repeat every bit of communication. In principle i can live with this Statement, but how would you…
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Does a Wi-Fi repeater handle any networking on behalf of the router?

I have an unbranded Wi-Fi repeater from China. I was reading over the setup instructions and pretty much every sentence had a spelling mistake which has made me worry. The quality isn't so much a concern, but I'm wondering now is it possible for…
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Extending Optimum WiFi range

How would one go about extending an optimum wifi connection? I would assume a bridge would be better than a repeater so the network wouldn't suffer from reduced bandwidth, however I have learned I would need to know the MAC address of their router…
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Linksys WRT54Gx as Repeater Bridge

I have a Linksys WRT54Gx router with DD-WRT software working fine. But. Is it possible to use it as a Repeater Bridge when the host router isn't configured to be in the default 192.168.1.1 subnet? I've set everything from these instructions. I've…
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AirPort Extreme - LAN ports active in range-extender mode?

I've got a 5th gen Airport Extreme (MD031LL/A) working well in the back room. If I install a 2nd in the front room as a repeater/extender, will the front room LAN ports be active and participate in all the DHCP goodness, etc? In other words, can…
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Wireless network with 6 routers

I have 5 internal Wi-Fi routers (DrayTek Vigor2110n). These routers are intended to supply Internet connectivity for visitors of the site within the open area, without aloowing access to the internal network. (Please refer to the below diagram.) The…
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Point to Point wireless network

I have to link two offices 0.62 miles apart with a wireless link. So far my setup is as follows : 2 24db directional parabolic wifi antenna 1 watt wifi amplifiers on each antenna Access point on antenna on the main office Cisco AP --> 1 Watt…
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Creating a WiFi Access Point with a New IP Space

I just moved into a dorm where each room gets a limited range of IP addresses to connect their devices to. For the sake of comfort (I don’t want to assign fixed IP addresses to each of my devices), I would like to set up some kind of switch or…
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Will a wifi range extender work after AAA configuration of the network?

In our campus LAN we are using WPA2 protocol and users have a common password. Presently there are several WAPs but we also need a few wifi range extenders (the range extender is TP Link TL- WA855RE) to cover the blind spots in areas we can't…
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Wifi repeater 3com 7760

I have a problem with a wifi repeater that I am configuring (3Com Wireless 7760) Here some pictures of my installation of the device: https://imgur.com/a/v9uiF According to the manual of the device, connect with a network cable and connect to the…
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trace route for WDS connected WIFI access points

I have ADSL router (WDS enabled) and two repeaters to extend WiFi converge range. When I try to do a tracert (windows), the first hop is the gateway directly (not the WDS access point). Is there any tool which gives the details of the trip of…
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