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Wifi repeater

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  • 08-12-2009 11:41am
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    johnnyrotten
    Registered Users Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭


    Can I get a repeater to boost the signal further in the house. The Modem is on ground floor but signal is weak in attic conversion. What do I need?
    TIA


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    horsebox1977
    Registered Users Posts: 327 ✭✭horsebox1977


    johnnyrotten wrote: »
    Can I get a repeater to boost the signal further in the house. The Modem is on ground floor but signal is weak in attic conversion. What do I need?
    TIA

    What is the make and model - The linksys device at approx 40 euro can act as a repeater - wrt54g i think


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    johnnyrotten
    Registered Users Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭johnnyrotten


    BT Voyager. I have another one of these plus a netopia. can they work?


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    Sponge Bob
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 25,234 ✭✭✭✭Sponge Bob


    better off extending phone cable and plugging router in upstairs where signal will penetrate up and down easily.


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    johnnyrotten
    Registered Users Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭johnnyrotten


    Sponge Bob wrote: »
    better off extending phone cable and plugging router in upstairs where signal will penetrate up and down easily.

    thanks but not an option


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    gerkeo
    Registered Users Posts: 163 ✭✭gerkeo


    you need a wireless access point, you can pick them up anywhere online
    komplett access points


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    exaisle
    Registered Users Posts: 2,675 ✭✭✭exaisle


    The linksys wrt54g works well as a repeater, but you have to download the latest firmware upgrade from www.dd-wrt.com and install it.


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    johnnyrotten
    Registered Users Posts: 3,593 ✭✭✭johnnyrotten


    Thanks guys. Can a netopia be used as a repeater?


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    aerocell
    Registered Users Posts: 44 ✭aerocell


    Thanks guys. Can a netopia be used as a repeater?

    Yes you could "daisy chain" a RJ45 cable to a free port on the back of the router.
    Not sure how effective it would be though.


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