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Kogan Wi-Fi Range Extender $29 + Free Delivery

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Sergeant Salami on 22/01/2016 - 08:18 kogan.com (400 clicks)

Bring Wi-Fi dead spots back to life.

Revitalise a network and eliminate areas of weak coverage
Set up in seconds by simply plugging the Wi-Fi extender in a vacant powerpoint
Configure through a handy web browser interface
Keep your network running at maximum speed thanks to 300Mbps
Block out intruders with advanced security features
When your Wi-fi signal is stretched too thin, or everyone’s on the web at once, you can start to feel the pinch in your high-speed wireless network. Enter the Kogan Wi-Fi Range Extender – requiring only a spare powerpoint and some quick configuration through a web browser. You’ll instantly revive your network and enjoy uninterrupted Wi-Fi for gaming, streaming movies or just moving further away from your modem.

Get super-fast Wi-Fi speeds of up to 300Mbps thanks to the built-in antennas capable of WLAN 802.11n/g/b. Keep pesky neighbours and intruders out too, as the Kogan Wi-Fi Range Extender can create its own unique WLAN security with WPA2, WPA and WEP (128/64) or even replicate your existing network security settings.

Connect network-ready multimedia devices such as Blu-ray players, gaming consoles, set-top boxes and Foxtel On Demand with the addition of an Ethernet port on the device as well.

Highlights:

Powerful and discreet built-in antennas
Plug and play setup
Up to 300Mbps speed
Flexible and powerful security settings
Ethernet port

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  • smiles on 22/01/2016 - 08:31
    +1

    Is this any good ?

    • syousef on 22/01/2016 - 09:24
      -1

      Don't know why anyone would neg this.

  • jv on 22/01/2016 - 08:39

    How much does this normally cost?

    • [Deactivated] on 22/01/2016 - 08:42
      +5

      probably $19.95 with $5.95 delivery knowing kogans old tricks

    • scrimshaw on 22/01/2016 - 08:49
      +15

      http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Wireless-N-Wifi-Repeater…

      Usual price around $10 ~ 11 USD.

      This is a re-brand of this cheap Chinese junk.

      • ronnknee on 22/01/2016 - 08:54

        Nice find.

        • miq on 22/01/2016 - 09:26
          +6

          you mean Kogan sell cheap rebranded Chinese goods?!

          ADONBILIVIT.jpg

        • scrimshaw on 22/01/2016 - 10:00

          @mattlol:

          They also sell butter alternatives.

        • yaziyo on 22/01/2016 - 19:26
          -1

          @scrimshaw: What about a margarine version?

      • malouphix on 22/01/2016 - 10:14

        Nice, even have the AU plug too!

  • Vaedant on 22/01/2016 - 08:44
    +1

    Is this any better than the TP-LINK 300mbps 2.4GHz Wi-Fi Extender TL-WA850RE?

    • chrism238 on 22/01/2016 - 08:49

      I bought a 'WA850 at this price: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/229418
      and it's been very successful for me.

      I'd keep away from Kogan's nameless brand, unless someone can 'expose' who actually makes it and whether it can be upgraded over time.

    • CLoSeR on 22/01/2016 - 08:51
      +4

      I'd choose TP-Link over Kogan branded crap anyday!~

      • edshays on 22/01/2016 - 08:58
        +1

        TP-link are giving the more renowned names a run for their money. They make great stuff.

  • steven00007 on 22/01/2016 - 09:07

    I have one setup with EOP at the other end of my house. Works well.

    Not really a bargain though, it is often this price.

  • junk3569 on 22/01/2016 - 09:08
    +4

    Don't buy these crap, I bought a proper one still doesn't do the job properly (TP LINK POE with WIFI)
    1. When too many devices connected=dropped out, slow, unstable speed and connection
    2. Anything with WIFI extended=half the speed. Basically, it will be super slow, forget about streaming anything over LAN.

    My personal recommendation is buy a POE adapter and get a good known brand AP. Disable DHCP on it then use the AP to broadcast WIFI. You can use the same SSID and password, just change the channel further apart so no conflict and less interference.

    • chrism238 on 22/01/2016 - 09:22
      -1

      Anything with WIFI extended=half the speed

      This doesn't have to be the case; some extenders choose a different channel than the base AP to reduce collisions.

      • Danstar on 22/01/2016 - 09:28

        My wifi extender (cheap one from an old ozb deal) has great wifi speeds. But it does interfere with the modems wifi signal

      • junk3569 on 22/01/2016 - 09:48
        -1

        I think you are missing the point, WIFI extender=repeater, which means when the signal get transfer to your device(s). It has to go through the extender, then the extender re-broadcast the signal, therefore, the speed will be approximately half the original transmitted speed.

        • Danstar on 22/01/2016 - 10:27
          +2

          And my point is. I've done speed tests on both. And they came up the same

      • llama on 22/01/2016 - 10:11
        +1

        This doesn't have to be the case; some extenders choose a different channel than the base AP to reduce collisions.

        Totally missing the point. Apart from the relaying delay (slows the transmissions by HALF), the remote WiFi is still sharing a single connection.

        Irrespective of the brand, this kind of product is a poor way to extend coverage, and it'd be pretty much un-usable for streaming, gaming, etc. Much better using Ethernet Over Power or even better to install a proper wired connection to an Access Point.

        • chrism238 on 22/01/2016 - 10:26

          Totally missing the point. Apart from the relaying delay (slows the transmissions by HALF), the remote WiFi is still sharing a single connection.

          No, incorrect.
          Yes, of course, relaying slows the overall end-to-end speed, but it does get the signal to the other end.
          The RE does not slow the communications of other devices on the 'original' network, other than by now adding another device (now, retransmitting on a different channel).

        • llama on 24/01/2016 - 02:20

          @chrism238:

          No, incorrect.
          Yes, of course

          Hmmm, make up your mind.

          relaying slows the overall end-to-end speed, but it does get the signal to the other end.

          Yep, at less than half of the speed that was available at the point at which the repeater is located.

          The RE does not slow the communications of other devices on the 'original' network, other than by now adding another device

          No, of course not. Not sure who would think that it would, and I certainly didn't say anything like that.

          However what I did say was that the REMOTE WiFi will share a single (and less than half-speed) connection to the main WiFi network. So the speed of a second or more devices connecting via the Access Point will be even more dramatically poor.

          Try it… and you will understand.

        • Danstar on 27/01/2016 - 11:05

          @llama:

          I do and am currently. I got some cheap zytec branded one from here. my kids play xbox online with it, and have no lag issues whats so ever….i've done download speed tests with the extender and with the actual modem and get the same speeds

    • syousef on 22/01/2016 - 09:29
      +5

      Yep a second access point is definitely the best way on b/g/n as it gives you the most control. The link can just be a long decent quality wired LAN cable if you don't want the expense of PPoE and are either good at hiding wires or don't mind them visible. You do have to be careful to get the setup right - no loops between devices on the wired interface, only 1 DHCP server, and you want to be sure devices from both sides see each other. Choose from bands 1 6 and 11 and check out what other signals are invading your home from neighbour's wifi using a phone app to show what's around before you pick. I like this one:
      https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wi…

      A good 3rd party firmware like Tomato or DDWRT also helps keep you in control. You do need to know a bit about network admin if you're going to have anything but the most basic home network.

  • Noobist45 on 22/01/2016 - 09:44
    +1

    Should you go with a good Wi-Fi extender like:

    https://www.pccasegear.com/products/34383/ubiquiti-unifi-ap-… (the 2.4/5Ghz version is $500!!!!!!!)

    or a dual band super WiFi Router ?

    • junk3569 on 22/01/2016 - 09:49

      This is the preferred and best option, but quite hard to setup!

  • Flibbs on 22/01/2016 - 09:44

    Same device is cheaper on Ebay without the Kogan re-badging.

    Aust seller $25.93 delivered

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300Mbps-Wireless-N-802-11-WiFi-Ra…

    From Hong Kong $19.91 delivered

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Wireless-300M-Wi-Fi-802-11n-Repea…

  • Yuun Yii on 22/01/2016 - 09:51

    It works okay. But I wouldn't recommend it. Had trouble setting it up, but I found a solution online. Also, it doesn't seem to like phones. When I try to connect my Android it would kick it off while it's connecting. Here's an unboxing I did of it, if anyone's interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_xvIfOiJlo

  • vincib on 22/01/2016 - 10:07

    A very similar item ( probably identical ) is listed on EBay for $25.95,Where is the bargain ?
    link http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/300Mbps-Wifi-Repeater-Wireless-N-…

  • vincib on 22/01/2016 - 10:13

    Further research shows this at $23.95 delivered link http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AU-G-300Mbps-Wireless-N-802-11-Wi…

  • pao2x on 22/01/2016 - 11:35

    $43 ebay TP-Link TL-WA850RE 300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender Ethernet Bridge

    Free AUS delivery or Woolies collect on similar items

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TP-Link-TL-WA850RE-300Mbps-Univer…

  • Dr Techno on 22/01/2016 - 12:09

    Hmmm mains powered chinese products… Is it safe.. Only one way to find out :P

  • abh_gup on 22/01/2016 - 20:48

    try this
    1200M made my dead ISP wifi blazin fast
    Universal 802.11ac 1200M Wireless Repeater WIFI Range Extender Dual Band Router
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290584347749
    $65.95 including postage

  • kzl on 25/01/2016 - 19:54

    Not sure if anyone is still reading this, but thought I'd share my experience. I got this using the $50 Kogan coupon from the health insurance deal a while back: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/216283. The delivery was delayed and took 2 weeks to arrive. The setup requires some extra tweaking to get it to work optimally. (E.g. for some reason, the wifi channel was set as 4 instead of "auto" by default. I had to change it to the same channel as my modem/router.) Right now it is working quite well, but overall I don't think it is worth the money and I wouldn't have bought it if I didn't have the coupon. There are better products out there. Also as people have posted above, there are identical products selling for cheaper, just without the Kogan brand.

    • kzl on 25/01/2016 - 19:56

      Just opened the link again, the price has gone up to $45 so definitely not worth it.

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