You're better off trying an antenna than using a repeater or range extender, both of which will cause you to lose some bandwidth in the process.
Your access point will have some antennas attached to it that can be removed and a larger antenna or more directional antenna can be attached. Dan On Aug 29, 2013, at 4:58 PM, Larry T <l02tur...@comcast.net> wrote: > Thanks Scott - > Is there any easy way to extend the rangeof my wifi - I' like to use my > laptop downstairs at times... > > LarryT > > On 8/28/2013 5:06 PM, Scott Ritchey wrote: >> A repeater will cut your effective bandwidth in half or worse. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Larry T >> Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 1:39 PM >> To: mercedes@okiebenz.com >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT power line ethernet >> >> speaking of the internet ;-) I am considering a wifi repeater -- anyone >> have good/bad recommendations? >> >> Thanks >> LarryT >> 91 300D >> >> On 8/28/2013 10:02 AM, Craig wrote: >>> On Wed, 28 Aug 2013 08:16:44 -0400 "Gerry Archer" >>> <arche...@embarqmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> If the circuits aren't listed, you can run a long wire (I've used a >>>> series of extension cords) between the two distant receptacles and >>>> check the voltage. If the voltage is 110v it's the same leg; if the >>>> voltage is 220v the receptacles are not on the same leg. >>> That should read, >>> >>> If the circuits aren't listed, you can run a long wire (I've used a >>> series of extension cords) between the two distant receptacles. Then >>> measure the voltage between the two hot terminals. If the voltage is >>> zero, it's the same leg; if the voltage is 220 VAC, the receptacles are >>> not on the same leg. >>> >>> >>> Craig >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
