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Wireless signals

umar bhatti — Sun, 04 Jul 2021 06:22:48 GMT

Dear All,

I need a advise on this. Basically at home i am using normal sky router and the wireless signals are really bad in the kitchen and garage area. I want to put a device which helps in better signals. Could you please give me some suggestion about what i should you. I have seens some AP but not sure which one should i use.

Thanks

Re: Wireless signals

Scott Fella — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:43:20 GMT

I don't know about adding a wireless AP that will replace your other wireless AP will help. Not knowing what signals you are seeing or the layout makes it hard to say. If you have Ethernet ran to rooms in your house you can always add an access point that way.

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umar bhatti — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 14:58:38 GMT

Hi Scott, that's what i was thinking to run a cable and put an AP on the other end but which one.. Do you know any good one..

Re: Wireless signals

Scott Fella — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:00:46 GMT

I would look at the 1142 who h is a dual band and also support 802.11n. You can run this in autonomous mode. You can find these cheap because they are EOS. They have builtin antennas also.

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umar bhatti — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:03:04 GMT

But does 1142 going to work with normal sky routers i.e. netgear etc..

Re: Wireless signals

Scott Fella — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:04:36 GMT

Yes... Your current router will supply DJ p so you just need to configure the AP with your SSID.

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umar bhatti — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:17:43 GMT

What is DJ p also do i have configure DHCP etc on the AP or is it just plug and go..

Re: Wireless signals

Scott Fella — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:20:23 GMT

There is minor config but minimal you need. If you connect it to your router and that is already providing dhcp address to devices you should be fine. All you need to configure is your SSID.

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umar bhatti — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:20:35 GMT

Also these AP are to expensive nearly £200. Is their any other you can recommand.

Re: Wireless signals

Scott Fella — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:20:48 GMT

You can always find a configuration guide on Cisco's site.

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Scott Fella — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:22:39 GMT

Well unless you just buy one from the local electronic store, these Cisco APs are a bit more expensive. You can look at the 1131 but that is not 802.11n. Have you looked on eBay?

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umar bhatti — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:25:20 GMT

Yes proper expensive on ebay as well. Any other like dlink etc

Re: Wireless signals

Scott Fella — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:25:43 GMT

You can always look for a home access point instead of an enterprise access point.

http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/access-points/linksys-WAP610N_stcVVproductId80342978VVviewprod.htm

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umar bhatti — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:50:24 GMT

Thanks Scott. Let me check

Wireless signals

umar bhatti — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:55:14 GMT

what you think abou this device

http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/powerline/cisco-linksys-powerline-PLWK400-homeplug-access-point-adatper-kit_stcVVproductId148393444VVcatId543809VVviewprod.htm

Re: Wireless signals

Scott Fella — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:13:15 GMT

I have never used those powerline devices. What I have heard is that the devices have to be connected on the same electrical circuit to work.

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Leo Laohoo — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:32:08 GMT

You can look at the 1131

Scott is recommending 1130! What a shock! What horror! LOL

Re: Wireless signals

Scott Fella — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 22:39:48 GMT

Well he wanted something cheaper:)

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