Questions tagged [wireless-extender]
This tag should be used when referring to network devices that increase the range of wifi networks. They are either standalone or connected via ethernet to the wider network.
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Device on WiFi range extender not avaiable via router's own WiFi
Router: Motorola MG8702.
Range Extender: Wavlink AC1200.
Problem device: Meross garage door opener controller (pushbutton simulator for existing opener).
Wavlink is configured as range extender (...
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Wired WiFi extender gets a fraction of the WiFi speed [closed]
I just bought an Edtiske Extender, WiFi Booster 1200Mbps Dual Band (5GHz/2.4GHz). It is wired into the LAN port directly to my main router. If I plug my computer into that cable, I get between 600 and ...
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Xfinity hotspot not connecting to certain websites via extender
I am a Xfinity customer and receive xfinity hotspot at my location. The signal is weak so I got an extender. I was able to connect the extender to the xfinity hotspot, however it connects to some ...
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Docker build: python package installation fails when connected to wi-fi extender (tp-link)
I am attempting to build a Docker image for my Python web server, but I keep receiving the error message No matching distribution found for <package-name>. In my case the package I was trying to ...
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Can a space in a network name cause this issue?
I am trying to setup an extender for a network. I am using a Wavlink AC 1200 dual band outdoor extender in repeater mode. I have entered all the network information correctly. What I am seeing is odd. ...
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Setting up Tenda AC6 as a secondary router
I'm trying to set up a Tenda AC6 as a secondary router to extend Wifi signal, but can't work it out. I don't have any knowledge of networks, and I have looked for similar questions, but haven't found ...
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Wifi Repeater for All Wifi Signals or else Secure Network without Credentials?
Are there any wifi repeaters that can repeat all signals it finds? Maybe even if just on a single channel? Or at the very least can it repeat an SSID without knowing its credentials? I have wifi ...
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TP link range extender connection keeps dropping despite strong router-wifi signal
I have a xfinity xfi gateway with a 900mbps plan but my house being too big, I don't get a strong signal. With speedtest I get about 5-6mbps on my macbook.
So I bought a tp-link range extender (RE ...
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Wifi Extender setup issue irrespective of brand name and modal number
I have done WiFi Extender Setup of well-known brands and modal numbers.
Irrespective of brand name and modal number, I faced difficulties while extender setup.
In some cases, users do not have ...
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Can ISP block access point configuration at their side?
I have two homes on the same building flour. Earlier ISP administration allowed me to use single connection in both homes. So ISP connection was provided to one home and then I had a router configured ...
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My repeater doesn't work even when added to the router whitelist
When I use whitelist in my router, my repeater doesn't work even with its MAC address added to the router whitelist.
Perviously (before using a whitelist), I noticed that my repeater has a different ...
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Connecting a Wi-Fi repeater to a captive portal Wi-Fi
I just moved in a student residence, and internet is provided by Wifirst. It's an open Wi-Fi but I have to connect through a portal each month. I use Arduinos for my studies and a Google Chromecast, ...
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Can I make a private network using a wifi extender?
I live in an apartment building where all the tenants have access to a shared WiFi network.
I bought a WiFi extender (A WavLink WL-WN575A3) with the goal of improving the signal strength in my ...
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Any problems that may happen if I give my Wi-Fi extender the same SSID (and password) as my router
I recently installed a Netgear EX3700 Wi-Fi extender. After finding a spot to install it, I changed the SSIDs to the one of my router. (Verizon Fios Quantum). No speed or interference problems.
Can ...
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DAP 1650 - What is the login password for the telnetd server?
I have a D-Link Wireless AC1200 dual band gigabit range extender (DAP-1650) and was trying to get into the telnetd server but I haven't got a password. I tried some of the usual ones: admin, password, ...
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