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new Lidl silvercrest wifi repeater , cannot set it up

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  • 26-09-2016 3:39pm
    #1
    Crimsonforce
    Registered Users Posts: 1,661 ✭✭✭


    Have just purchased one of the wifi repeaters in Lidl.

    http://www.lidl-service.com/cps/rde/xchg/SID-C31923F9-57C8E296/lsp/hs.xsl/product.html?id=43298943&title=WLAN+Repeater&count=1

    I want to connect it to my existing router via Ethernet, as I have a cable upstairs already.

    I then want to repeat the wifi upstairs, whilst also plug my desktop computer into it, as it has an Ethernet lan too.

    I have plugged it and the wifi appears on my ipad, other laptop
    The connection also appears on my desktop comp[uter and all works.

    so i try and log into it via
    [url]Http://repeater.setup[/url] but it cannot find the page.

    All the computers /laptops can see the wifi repeater now but it has no password on it. I want to add a password on it, but cant log in the repeater for some reason.

    any suggestions?

    Thanks


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    #2
    mass_debater
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,072 ✭✭✭mass_debater


    You'll need to put a static ip on your network card in the same subnet as this access point, I'm sure it's mentioned in the manual.


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    #3
    Gautama
    Registered Users Posts: 641 ✭✭✭Gautama


    How are you getting on with this device?
    I bought one too and am using it in WiFi repeater mode. I've found that my WiFi speeds and availability has deteriorated since I started using it.

    To give some background, I live in rural north Cork. I have broadband with Vodafone, the speed is about 3-3.5 megs. It's pretty much consistently in this range, though on Friday and Saturday nights it does tend to have a marked decrease in speed. On average I'd say there is no service maybe once a week, but for a short period of no more than two hours. This can happen at any time.

    I also have a Vodafone Sure Signal 3G booster, as there is very patchy phone reception.

    However, since I plugged in the Lidl gadget I've noticed a decrease in broadband. The speed is regularly down to 1.4 megs. The service interruptions are frequent, maybe twice a day.

    I've unplugged it again and am reviewing the situation. Maybe my recent broadband issues are external and it's coincidental that they've occurred since I plugged in the gadget. Or, maybe, this is one of those Lidl devices that falls into the "95% of Lidl is sh!te" category.


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    Ten Pin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,836 ✭✭✭Ten Pin


    AFAIK wifi repeaters will halve (1/2) the speed of devices connected to the repeater.

    Check your speed via a wired connection ie connect your PC / laptop to the router with a network cable.


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