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M73A
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O.P. Using Router as a Repeater?
I have an old router that i want to plug into my university's ethernet plug. and turn the wired connection into a wifi connection.... i was just wondering if it was possible before i take all my stuff up there?
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| 10-12-2008 12:37 PM |
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Ezra
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RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
Depends on the firmware on the router, I know for a fact that DD-WRT can do this, but if we don't know the model/firmware it has, I have no idea.
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| 10-12-2008 12:44 PM |
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M73A
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O.P. RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
Buffalo Airstation G54
lol the casing has discoloured so bad it is now yellow, it is OLD lol.
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| 10-12-2008 12:45 PM |
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Ezra
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RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
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Originally posted by http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/networking/buffalo-wireless-router.php
NOTE: Repeater function is supported with Buffalo bridges, repeaters and routers, but can communicate with other manufacturer's 802.11b and 802.11g client adapters. The Buffalo acts as a standard wireless access point so anyone can connect unless it is secured.
I guess that's a yes, so go for it  |
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| 10-12-2008 12:49 PM |
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M73A
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O.P. RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
hmmmm. lol. i may have to give this ago! 
thanks!
i just guessed that it was so old it wouldnt do anything other than adsl - wifi lol |
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| 10-12-2008 12:51 PM |
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Ezra
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RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
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Originally posted by M73A
i just guessed that it was so old it wouldnt do anything other than adsl - wifi lol
The specifications say it doesn't have a modem, so it should work on Ethernet, so it doesn't matter if your connection is ADSL, Cable or Fiber, as long as it gets an Ethernet signal. |
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| 10-12-2008 01:00 PM |
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M73A
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O.P. RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
i have got it working at home! LOVE IT. lol
this is going to revolutionise my flat at uni haha
thanks! i will probably post back later asking how to set it up with their network. but this worked straight away so far |
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| 10-12-2008 01:03 PM |
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RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
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Originally posted by M73A
i just guessed that it was so old it wouldnt do anything other than adsl - wifi lol
what does adsl have to do with your router o.O Spoiler: the game.
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| 10-12-2008 01:46 PM |
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Ezra
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RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
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Originally posted by ShawnZ
what does adsl have to do with your router o.O
Some (consumer)routers also come with a build-in modem, and lots of people don't know the difference between these different types of routers because they are essentially not routers, but a modem/router/switch/accespoint/NAT hybrid. |
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| 10-12-2008 02:21 PM |
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andrewdodd13
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RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
It should work.
Be very careful though, universities (if this is in halls) are usually very strict in saying that you're are explicitly not allowed to do this. And I know at my uni they have pretty good ways of insta-banning your room's account automatically.  |
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| 10-12-2008 03:12 PM |
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