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Are there any devices that do not need to be physically connected to a network (only to a power source) and just take any WiFi signal they receive and reproduce it in order to increase the range of a WiFi network?
If so, how are such devices called? Google just gives me strange DIY guides if I search for "WiFi extender".
Mat
Posted 2011-09-29T15:27:58.140
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What you're looking for is a wireless repeater, such as the Netgear WN3000RP.
cmorse
Posted 2011-09-29T15:27:58.140
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It's called wireless repeater. In fact is just another wireless router configured in a special way. Check these links:
I'm linking to the DD-WRT firmware page but some routers have this feature built in. Depending on your case you could just upgrade from 802.11g to 802.11n to increase your range/speed.
DrNoone
Posted 2011-09-29T15:27:58.140
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It's called a wireless repeater (also called wireless range extender).
It takes an existing signal from a wireless router or access point and rebroadcasts it to create a second network. So when two or more hosts have to be connected with one another over the Wi-Fi and the distance is too long for a direct connection to be established, a wireless repeater is used to bridge the gap.
kenorb
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2I would Google for "wifi repeater" – RedGrittyBrick – 2011-09-29T15:50:23.593