© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Networking_Repeaters Recent content written about Networking Repeaters en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_414478798468?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author afangrywarrior - I recently moved into a bigger house, and the office is located in the far right corner. This is where my router is and I had no signal on the other side of the house and only 1-2 bars upstairs. I kept disconnecting if I left my office so whats the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414478798468 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 23:09:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414478798468?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_414033022596?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author stevec5000 - I had marginal wi-fi reception and bought one of these at Best Buy. I connected it up expecting to get "up to 600%" signal improvement but there was no improvement at all. It doesn't seem to amplify the signal either way as far as I could tell. When... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~414033022596 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:21:37 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_414033022596?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_411737034372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author roheblius - I recently bought a new iMac for myself and gave the old iMac to the kids. I got them a computer desk and moved the iMac into the room, except there was one major problem. There was no wireless signal in their room. Oddly enough, I could take my laptop... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~411737034372 Sat, 22 Dec 2007 23:30:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_411737034372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_385123847812?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gchaix - I've been running a DWL-G800AP for more than two years now as a repeater for a DI-624. The DI-621 is more than 100 feet from the repeater, but throughput, signal strength and quality have all been acceptable - even when passing through my tile roof... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~385123847812 Mon, 2 Jul 2007 15:47:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_385123847812?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_338934861444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author spbonhartwell - Tried for over three hours and many attempts and re-attempts but could not get this repeater set up. Before each re-attempt, I reset the unit and started over. Each effort failed and although the unit's lights indicated complete set up, it prevented all... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~338934861444 Mon, 26 Mar 2007 10:01:45 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_338934861444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_318967156356?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author swsnaggle - I've had my Extender for about 2 years now for a notebook computer running windows XP. I took advantage of a notebook sale and later discovered Vista can only detect the Main router signal and not my extender. The linksys site shows what components are... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~318967156356 Mon, 12 Feb 2007 08:08:59 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_318967156356?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_307523128964?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author greatscott58 - I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH GETTING MY SIGNAL IN THE FAR END OF MY HOUSE, I TRIED EVERY KIND OF ROUTER, FINALLY I BOUGHT THE NEW LINKSYS 300 N ROUTER AND I STILL COULD NOT GET A SIGNAL AT THE FAR END OF MY HOUSE, THEN I BOUGHT THIS BOOSTER OR... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~307523128964 Wed, 17 Jan 2007 19:13:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_307523128964?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_273299246724?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jdoble - I purchased a WGX102 about 18 months ago. The first unit I purchased failed after a few months. NetGear replaced it, because it was under warranty. The replacement unit worked nicely for about 15 months, then it failed too, with pretty much the same... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~273299246724 Wed, 1 Nov 2006 00:47:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_273299246724?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_251476938372?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author beauxp - Worked great. It easily doubled my network area and strenght. I have it installed to a base line linksys router and can connect at least to 600 feet away through on the other side of another house. I also tried it in my neighbors house at about 400... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~251476938372 Wed, 30 Aug 2006 20:02:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_251476938372?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_246914453124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jmfolcik - I have been using this access point for about 1.5 years now. It never had any problems, even at the earlier firmware levels. I'm going to get another one so that I have a repeater to make my whole house with full... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~246914453124 Mon, 7 Aug 2006 20:17:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_246914453124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_246340488836?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author drschnitz - We have a six computer wireless network over three floors - all Dell - all XP. The signal has always been ok - no complaints. However, we got a Tivo Series 2 which allows us to use the network to transmit Tivo'ed programs to the main computer where they... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~246340488836 Fri, 4 Aug 2006 20:42:14 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_246340488836?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_230990712452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author big-mike1954 - I bought a WRT54GSv4 router, which gave very good coverage to the far end of my house. But thinking I would like to boost the signal, I lashed out for a WRE54G range expander. Afer a couple of hours of checking firmware versions, turning SSID back on,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~230990712452 Tue, 16 May 2006 07:15:19 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_230990712452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_230865342084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author dreamblooper - My garage-based home office was a dead spot for wireless reception, but the Extender solved it brilliantly. Placed in the kitchen adjacent to the garage it took the signal from upstairs and boosted it out, giving full strength reception on my PC. Higher... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~230865342084 Fri, 12 May 2006 05:30:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_230865342084?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_226222902916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jlc2005 - The D-Link DLW-G710 is a major improvement on previous D-Link range extenders. This one uses a built-in wizard to locate a WiFi network and guide the user into setting it up correctly. That said, there are some caveats with this product. When first... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~226222902916 Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:56:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_226222902916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_224568184452?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jethrohoyt - The Problem The property where you want wireless network coverage is laid out in such a manner as the signal from your one and only wireless AP will not carry very far. If you start out with the correct wireless router then you may be able to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~224568184452 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 21:05:07 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_224568184452?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_221866397316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author sukey043 - i have to question the abilities of the people giving negative comments on this unit..wireless can be intimidating to newbies and those who are not technically saavy..that i think this might be the case..i found out of the box that the unit worked well... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~221866397316 Tue, 28 Feb 2006 14:29:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_221866397316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_220085653124?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author drjohnjones - Took it out the box, followed the instructions and it worked just fine. Now have full coverage around the house. You'll find lots of conflicting reviews, which kinda bothered me a bit. However, I think that provided you follow the instructions,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~220085653124 Tue, 7 Feb 2006 20:23:30 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_220085653124?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_219770031748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author njronbo - When I had Comcast cable I had a superb Linkys wireless router setup. All that went to the wayside when Verizon installed FIOS in my home and forced upon me a D-Link DI-624 wireless router that only gave limited signal. I bought the G710 from... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~219770031748 Sat, 4 Feb 2006 11:16:23 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_219770031748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_219285917316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mrpink1138 - Let me start by saying that I've been using computers since the days of Commodore 64, have built several, and worked in IT for several years. I know what I'm doing, although from the product description, I shouldn't have to. Set up for this range... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~219285917316 Tue, 31 Jan 2006 01:44:11 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_219285917316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_215930867332?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author jogary56 - I was troubled by the fact that the D-Link technical service FAQ mentions that this range expander doesn't work with a linksys router. The setup was easy following the instructions but I had to change the range of dynamic addresses used by the linksys... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~215930867332 Sat, 31 Dec 2005 02:27:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_215930867332?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_214813740676?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author technical_itch - I don't know how people can struggle with this kit. Connect to PC, enter SSID & channel, enter your encryption details (if needed), change IP to be the same range as your existing wireless network - click site survey and it will pick up your network... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~214813740676 Wed, 21 Dec 2005 12:02:48 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_214813740676?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_212790447748?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author heliman - You may be confused by the contrasting nature of reviews here. I don't blame you. In my opinion, if you are not familiar with words and acronyms including "Ethernet", "WEP" or "Static IP Address" you will most certainly be confused by the DWL-G710... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~212790447748 Fri, 2 Dec 2005 14:42:24 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_212790447748?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_209049718404?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author chinners - I am a bit surprised at the other reviews here. I have had no problems with the DWL-G710. I selected the DWL-G710 over wireless range extenders from other manufacturers based solely on price. This is the first D-Link product I have owned. I live in an... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~209049718404 Fri, 21 Oct 2005 15:27:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_209049718404?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_196423683716?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author gardengirl57 - I had a problem figuring out what Mac address to use in the setup for unit. So I put in till I got the right one and the blue light stayed on when I saved the settings. Next, when all finished and you have the unit programmed you have to go back to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~196423683716 Fri, 16 Sep 2005 18:10:09 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_196423683716?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_194795966084?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author sganyard - It may work well on a PC [although using a Dell laptop I could tell that the installation would not be easy] but if you are a Mac user, don't bother. The literature would lead you to believe that it is compatible but it is a nightmare. The... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~194795966084 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 22:49:41 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_194795966084?linkin_id=8003929