Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander WRE54G
The WRE54G Wireless-G Range Expander increases the effective coverage of your wireless network. Unlike other access points, this wireless expander doesn't require connection by a data cable. Just place it within range of your wireless router and bounce the signals off remote wireless devices. It's perfect for any wireless home or business network that requires wider coverage: Multi-story homes, warehouses, outdoor spaces and more.
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Linksys Wireless-G Range Expander WRE54G Reviews
I read many of the reviews which contained "extra" instructions for set up. I soon realized they pertained to PC set ups. Once the 2 devices discovered each other - I did have to change the SSID on the base back to the default, "linksys" - the Mac and it's Airport software did the rest. Great signal strength throughout the house now.
Read many reviews and was weary because a lot people really made it seem like it was an impossible task without help from CS. It only took me several minutes and now I have no deadspots in my home and still have security for my network. Easy to use and set up. I am above average netwrok user, but still found no problems in just inserting the disk and following the directions.
This range expander works great if you are running an open network. Use the tip above about disabling your encrytion before installing the extender and then reset it. If you are using encrytion is difficult. Once installed, the increased range is notable and worth the price.
After a year using one, it started having issues keeping the wireless connection up to the access router. I think the unit has some kind of power design flaw. It is fairly easy to set up. The good thing about this box is that it's pretty small and has 2 power options.
You would plug the ethernet cable into it and the blue link light would go dim. In another case it would be bright at first and then shut off completely. You can plug this right into the wall outlet and it stays flat and out of the way. After powercycling a few times the thing finally just died. In a 3rd case after powercycling, the link light would turn red.
Perhaps a router/bridge combo that can perform wireless bridging to act essentially as a repeater would be a better choice. Either way the box was just dead. It cannot take multiple powercycles, or there is something else about it unknown to me. But I would not recommend it.
Resetting it did nothing and I could not get access to it anymore. I bought a 2nd one, and after a year similar issues happened. You can also use a power cord option.
I needed a range expander for my home wireless network, since the wireless access point was at one end of the house, and the offices were at the other with concrete walls in between. I plugged this unit it, and and first it didn't work. It now broadcasts the same network ID to all corners of the house. Then I remembered that I had MAC access control enabled on the network, and turned that off. Excellent product. Then it recognized the network immediately.
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