Wireless Repeater Setup
Wireless Repeater Setup
Let's take a look at how to extend a wireless repeater.
A lot of people like to say that it's very difficult to set up wireless repeater, as most who give this advice don't exactly know how home networking devices work for the most part. They usually have no idea how to deal with signal drops or dead spots. Fortunately there is a solution and one we can employ to fix these issues. First, let us look at some basic instructions which can be used to setup your own wireless repeater which would allow you to extend your routers signal. Once done make sure that you make sure give your wireless repeater rating
Wireless Repeater Instructions
What you'll first have to do is position the repeater into the direction of the spot which you want it to reach. Directional antennas are great for this, but if you do not have it, use trial and error if you do not have any antennas to accomplish this. You should determine exactly how far from the router your repeater is going to be anchored as this will help you see if moving the unit in one direction or another will help to boost he signal.
Secondly, make sure that any of the features which are being used on the router are customized exclusively for the use of the wireless repeater. This means the router needs to be configured specifically for the repeater, which may involve changing some of the gateways on some brands. Also, if your router is setup to use a firewall, ensure that the repeater can still access the signal of the router and is not being blocked.
One of the problems with wireless routers the fact that a lot of cordless phones use a similar frequency which can interrupt the frequency that the network is on. The cordless phone signal might actually be a problem for people that are living in apartments and cannot control the environment around them such as living in places where a lot of other phones being used. To get around this issue you should configure your router to broadcast on a separate channel and then configure the repeater to use this channel as well, effectively syncing them without any problems. Also, use the firmware the wireless router came with and ensure it is broadcasting.
Wireless Repeater Tips
Make sure that the wireless router signal is not passing through multiple walls that contain metal or pure concrete as these become great obstructions which prevent the signal from passing through. To combat this issue you might end up having to set up different wireless access points throughout the house or apartment which it is that you live in order to get around them which can be a hassle. You may also want to check out the universal wireless repeater article which we have setup to help anyone using this device.