Will the wireless signal from this be less powerful or reliable than that of a high-end AC router (Linksys WRT1900AC) configured as an access point?
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no from my experience the range was better and longer than that of my netgear d6300 ac 1300 wifi modem router, the range in you situation will depend on the devices your using and the location of where you place the unit, but from my usage of the unit the range is extremely far I can watch you tube on my nexus 7 (2012) tablet in my back yard
1771434
Not for sure, but I dont believe the routers generate that much power (assuming there are controls in software to control), but the amped does have the power and software controls
978860
Using an AP as repeater is not a very good idea as throughoutput will be limited. Unless it is absolutely impossible to get a cable where you need it, wire it to your network, use the same SSID and EXACTLY THE SAME security protocol of your other AP, and you'll have extended the coverage of your wifi.
569143
If you are presently getting a weak signal, I think this would make a stronger signal. If presently no signal, I don't believe it would help. You also need to take into account if router you are trying to get signal from is near a window(which would help), or if there are trees etc, that would interfere with signal.
1757100
Sorry I'm not sure. I've never used it as an access point. I only bought it to upgrade my desktop to 5g
611296
I replaced a latest gen Airport Express in the hopes of better wifi coverage (still N), but I don't notice any appreciable difference. I'm keeping the unit, mainly in future proofing for new idevices with the AC protocol.
1489300
It will work as an access point. Depending on the landscape though, you may not get signal. If suggest visiting the forums at ubnt.com.
1691003
If this is like it's big brother in the series - the RV220W - you SHOULD be able to set the AP up on a separate VLAN and route traffic that way.
2209480
Too many unknowns (distance/topography/power/etc). I'd recommend contacting a local IT company to do a site survey. BTW, these specific APs are not designed for outdoor use. See Ubiquiti UniFI AP Outdoor 2x2 MIMO Access Point 802.11bgn
585638
It's not going to work as access point but TP link has another small unit which has access point capability , signal enhancer and router all in one and cost wise is heap also and I am using that perfectly
1986301
I'm using mine with a new Linksys AC router. I wouldn't count on across the street. Just took my Ipad outside and got to the middle of the street where I lost the signal. Depends on how many walls the signal has to go thru. As far as inside the house, it amplifies the signal wonderfully. I get great streaming on my laptop and on my TV, especially on the 5GHz channel. Much better than the el cheapo Netgear range extender I replaced.
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I am planning on putting two WiFi extenders in two different parts of the house. One part has its own separate wiring. Will this one still amplify the signal from the modem?
660539
Really, these repeaters work best if they are halfway between the original wireless router/access-point and the client device.If you put it in the workshop, it may not pick up the router any better than your PC.If you put it in your house, it may not be any stronger than the original router.My 2c would be to install it in/very close to a window facing your workshop.That way, it will hve a strong signal from the router, and will present the best possible signal toward the workshop.
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I would not recommend this wifi Access Point for home use, it requires a controller to be installed on one pc in order to configure and manage the AP. This is not a router though.
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I am using this device as a wireless lan extender and it is working out just fine. I do not know if it functions as well as a wireless access point without a wireless router in place.
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Hello - I find using this device very sporadic .. meaning my wifi kicks out every single day.. if I am away from unit say 100 feet - I am NOT very happy at all with the performance - BUT I say this .. not knowing if it is in fact our main router - although I did have another much less expensive device that I used (Securifi Almond-Touchscreen Wireless Router extender) and that worked so well .. but it was not meant for the outdoors. I wish I had done a bit more investigating .. for the money spent .. I am not happy ..sorry ..
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It depends on your scenario. If the guest cottage is far away then you need two of these and another router like the airport. If the cottage is not too far then this can act as an access point.
903795
Yes it will work as an access point..It does have an rj-45/Ethernet connector.....You must check either the Ubiquity website or YouTube for video tutorials on how to set it up as an access point though..