Hi All,
Got what we think is an OZB quality offer today for you - a Wireless Range Extender/AP supporting up to 300Mbps. Very easy to use and setup - plugs straight into a power socket and acts as an additional access point / extender to your network once you go through the setup or use WPS.
Some good info and diagrams on our site, I'll check back a few times later for feedback and answer any questions. Hope you enjoy!
For connecting TV (video streaming) it would perform much better if you can connect via physical lan cable. More bandwidth and no interference.
I am looking for one myself, would be very good if it has multiple ethernet port for tv/console/player etc.
EoP (Ethernet over Power) are damn awesome for getting signal to your "multimedia/living" area to your router/computer area at a good speed. If you're a Foxtel sub they usually provide 200Mbps rebadged Netcomm's which go well. If you Television is getting a signal but its very weak you could try one of these 1/2 way between - you'll get a better connection and throughput depending on the location.
One of the most important things in a home for WiFi throw, i.e. getting your signal to your extremities (the TV in the far room etc) is getting that router up nice and high so its got the clearest possible path, sitting it in behind things or down low will definitely result in poor distance.
Even $60-100 repeaters/range extenders from reputable brands barely make a difference. I'm skeptical as to effectiveness of a no-name brand $20 dollar one.
For the uninitiated, the problem with WiFi repeaters in a nutshell:
"No matter what they are called or technology they use, repeaters start out with a minimum 50% throughput loss. The reason is that a repeater must receive, then retransmit each packet using the same radio on the same channel and with the same SSID. If the repeater is very efficient, then your loss will be close to 50%. But if it's not, throughput loss can be higher."
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-basics/3157…
Most of them are nowhere near 50% efficient. So if you have an WiFi deadzone where you get a signal strength of between 10-30%, a boost of less than 50% of that, is not going to unlock lightning speeds for any devices in that area.
"…a Wi-Fi extender is the last thing you should buy to improve your wireless network. The simple truth is that there are two better alternatives to consider first:
Getting a new, faster router with increased range
Setting up a hardwired network using Ethernet, MoCA or powerline that will blow any Wi-Fi extender's speed out of the water"
http://www.tested.com/tech/web/454692-best-wi-fi-extender-if…
Ethernet Over Power (EOP) is a more surefire, but obviously expensive option, for connecting isolated PCs/devices at the nether reaches of your house to your LAN. Still cheaper than wiring CAT6 throughout your house, which is the best option.
If you situate it in an area where the signal is still fairly reasonable and some distance/walls have been traversed then you'll be able to extend the coverage if there are dead areas. What you are saying is right, however don't discount the problem in some homes and offices of completely dead areas which can be brought a little bit of "light" with one of these.
They're not ideal as "boosters" - trying to gain speed in a low coverage area already, they are more functional to extend into dead areas by being situated closer and being able to provide a stronger connect signal to devices in that area.
As always - with WiFi your mileage will definitely vary - it's a frustrating area for a lot of home users with so many caveats that can occur, like a neighbour with a Linksys/DD-WRT wound up to full wattage saturating many channels!
Thanks for being honest rep.
Looks like AMAR hasn't had enough negs yet after his racist ranting yesterday.
Your reasoning that wireless extenders 'barely make a difference' based on the fact that they lose 50%+ bandwidth is bordering on idiotic.
I have deployed wifi extenders numerous times and they ALWAYS make a difference to the coverage zone. The trick is to place them in the correct place.
Please don't make such generalised and incorrect statements. If you insist on doing so then others may apply the same logic to you. For example, I could say that most people I have met who make such generalised exaggerations as you did are uneducated morons. Sounds stupid, doesn't it.
Looks like AMAR hasn't had enough negs yet after his racist ranting yesterday.
LMAO. Oh my, you're a delicate flower.
Can I plug this into an Ethernet socket and make it project wifi? Is that possible? My dorm has ethernet connections but not wifi
Just checked the unit, yes you can do this. It'll be convenient if there is a power point near the ethernet socket so you don't have to run a long cable. It can act as an "Access Point" for internet/network plugged directly via Ethernet (plug in bottom).
pretty good units for the price - even better with a local seller
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wireless-N-Repeater-802-11N-Network-…
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Wireless-N-Wifi-Repe…
Rep, can these bridge an existing wifi signal into Ethernet?
ie. wifi-enable an Ethernet-only device
Now days the wireless n routers (tp-link) are dirt cheap, gain additional 4 gigabit ports for similar price, just saying yo.
I have one of these, very bad product. Happy to give it away for free if anyone in melbourne interested.
Dlink had $28 dollar WiFi extender recently at Harveys, normally $49bux. Bought one couple weeks ago. Works well
I don't know about the shipping, be nice if there was a free shipping code :)
Is there any difference between this one that is $20?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Wireless-N-WiFi-Repeater-Router-S…
Also, would this work well to connect a smart TV to my wifi that is on the other end of my house?