Wireless Range Extenders...

Post by **indigolemon** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:21 pm

They're wired. But you can then buy any cheap wireless router and stick it on the end.

Shiny · Post by **Shiny** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 4:51 pm

I have a spare O2 router, so I can plug that in and essentially have a second wireless point?

Post by **indigolemon** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 5:07 pm

Basically yes, that's the end result. The O2 router you have will likely be for ADSL as well as running some customO2 firmware. You may need to find a cable router to achieve what you need. These are not expensive though, £ 20 should see you right.

SpacePilotJohnLee · Post by **SpacePilotJohnLee** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 8:12 pm

Shiny, what you need is a wireless access point, you can set some ISP's ADSL routers up to act as one but the software on most is really locked down. Easiest thing is something like this-

http://www.ebuyer.com/263390-tp-link-wi ... tl-wa801nd

You can either place this in a mid point between the existing Router and the bedroom and it will act as a wireless extender (however this is trial and error and still may be a bit unreliable), or use Powerlines or a wired ethernet solution and put the access point in the bedroom.

I might be able to sort you a set of powerlines for a tenner plus postage

Adam

Shiny · Post by **Shiny** » Thu Dec 13, 2012 10:02 pm

I actually have a network cable running to a pc that sits n the hall outside his bedroom. The cable is not used though as i have a wireless dongle now attached to his pc.

So if i wire the extender above to the o2 router using the existing cable, then i guess i will end up with a second wireless signal outside his room and it wont be boosting a reduced signal,but a full signal as it is wired?

I also guess i wont need the powerlines then? Mind you, might have the powerlines anyway as i can then use them on his xbox, or maybe my Panny TV downstairs?

SpacePilotJohnLee · Post by **SpacePilotJohnLee** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 1:12 pm

Yes a hard wired solution is far better than using powerlines to get the signal to the access point

Shiny · Post by **Shiny** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 2:56 pm

What powerlines do you have? I may have them off you, but they would need to be a decent speed for the xbox i guess.

Post by **Ammo** » Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:06 pm

My 85mbps ones work fine for gaming, Ping is more important than bandwidth for games

Shiny · Post by **Shiny** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 6:23 pm

Woooop! Managed to configure my old O2 router as a second wireless access point! I now have happy children!