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Extending 4G (WiMax) signal

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  • 27-03-2012 7:05pm
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    chirodoody
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭


    I'm looking to extend the wi-fi signal to back of house.

    I've tried using universal extender but doesnt really help.
    Would another router be a better idea (used as an access point closer to the back of the house)?
    Would i need to connect this with a CAT5 cable or can i do it wirelessly?

    Thanks in advance


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    PogMoThoin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,874 ✭✭✭✭PogMoThoin


    chirodoody wrote: »
    I'm looking to extend the wi-fi signal to back of house.

    I've tried using universal extender but doesnt really help.
    Would another router be a better idea (used as an access point closer to the back of the house)?
    Would i need to connect this with a CAT5 cable or can i do it wirelessly?

    Thanks in advance

    Doing it wirelessly is called a repeater, this will be very laggy and will halve the throughput of the network. You've already suggested the best method, run a cable and add an access point.

    Wireless is half duplex, it only allows traffic in one direction at a time, therefore it should be used only for mobility. Any static devices, consoles or media players should be cabled if at all possible. A cable does full duplex and does many times the speed.


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