Wireless: Range extenders

Wireless repeaters / range extenders

Wireless repeaters works as a station and as an access point at the same time.

Many wireless network devices work as an Access Point (allows computers to connect to the network), a repeater (repeats and extends the range of an existing AP), or a client (connects a computer to a wireless network) and can be set to either one.

Several devices are dedicated repeaters or range extenders only.

It can extend the wireless zone taking a signal from base access point and repeating the signal, thereby extending the rage of the wireless signal to uncovered areas or dead spots.

Coverage can be increased without an additional network gateway. Wireless repeaters usually requires omni-directional antenna and can be mobile.

This solution can be as indoor or outdoor.

Wireless repeaters / extenders can have the same or different security settings from base AP and may have a different SSID .

Sometimes you may have excellent signal strength, but little to no connectivity. These dead spots can be caused by competing wireless devices that use the same frequencies as Wi-Fi, but do not cooperate with Wi-Fi. Here are a few common devices that cause dead spots in the home

• Cordless Phones
  
• Baby Monitors / Nanny Cams
• Wireless Audio Systems
• Microwave Ovens
• Wireless Security Systems