Has anyone tried using this with the AT&amp;T Uverse crappy "2Wire" router? These AT&amp;T routers are notorious for not working well with repeaters.
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You can use this Access Point with any wireless DSL Modem including the 2Wire, but you would need to turn the wireless radio off in the 2Wire settings.
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I found it better to use a different ssid. This way your devices in the farthest reaches if your house are guaranteed to use the repeater and not accidently connect to the router. I have no issues with laptops and phones seamlessly transitioning.
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A year ago I made several calls to Netgear's tech support about the Repeater feature. Not a single person there had any idea what I was talking about. I can't blame them though as Netgear doesn't include anything in the manual...so I doubt they have any info to train their own people. What you want is a Belkin F5D7132 Universal Repeater. It's basically an access point with a static IP on your local network, that is authenticated with your main router's WEP. A chore to setup so you should understand the concepts of how routers and IPs work or you will be pulling out your hair. I have one on my home theater and it works fine at 54mbps.
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Yes, Colleen. It worked for me , with the caveats listed in review, (so you will need someone knowledgeable with computer setups. It requires the browser to be setup in an insecure mode to utilize their Java script to install the device; change the browser back to secure after installation). I can confirm that it worked on ADSL2/2+. AT&T does have other flavors (products) about which I have no knowledge. So if you want to be absolutely sure, ask AT&T exactly what you are getting and see if it is compatible with ADSL2/2+. There was also a good bit of compatability information online and at the manufacturer's site. It looked like it worked with most of AT&T offerings to me, but check to be safe.
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When connected to my DSL line, it would not connect. I contacted AT&T; and was told by the tech representative that this is NOT an AT&T; supported item. I still have not connected to the internet with it and its 3 days later. I am still trying to connect.
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I had att298 G dsl router and the mutant worked. Now I have a new att099 dsl N router and I can not get it to work. Anyone using ATT N dsl router????
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Same thing happened to me. I sent it back and got another and it was just a bad. The only way to fix it is send it back and buy a different router. This one is junk.
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did you do the step to check the signal between the router and the repeater? That needs to be good. Also, what did you name it --- the book says name it different than the router (but pass through security). I notice sometimes with my Netgear it seems like it takes forever to connect --- other times it connects quickly. I'm leaning towards what the other reviewers say --- move the router so not to need the repeater. Previously I had a LinkSys repeater, it worked about the same, just ok at best.
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Not sure the difference between extender and repeater. All I know is1. Through manually setting, the item copied my router setting and make exact same network name (not xxxx-1, xxxx-2, ect.)2. When above is done, plug this in the middle point between the router and where I have weak signal. Signal gets boosted and speed gets increased.Hope this helps...
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Sorry I can't help you. I bought for use with AT&T; Uverse. All I can say is that it was half the cost of what u-verse wanted for a replacement.
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My extender is linked with Netgear router. I do have a linksys router in another location that I use with a linksys extender and that is very good as well. I made the choice to match router and extender to the same brand and I am pleased with the results.
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I've used it on at&t dsl router, now I'm in south carolina using carolina broadband cable router and hooked up and works fine. I have my ooma hooked up to router with one ethernet cable, hooked to router like a hardwired PC would be. Had the wireless thing, but after awhile, my ooma went weird, took awhile to figure out, but was the USB advice...Once I went hardwired, been fine.
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It will not work with Uverse in the sense that you won't need AT&T's box to go with it. You can't plug this device into a phone jack and expect it to deliver Uverse service. This is only for DSL be it from AT&T or otherwise.
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This works fine with my ATT Uverse setup. Not one glitch or problem with months of continuous use. In case you do not already know this, the normal Uverse box has an ethernet adapter with it that you can also use much like this device. As a matter of fact, I did not want to pay the extra $ per month for the uverse box in a bedroom (where nobody was watching tv, but using it only as a Coax/eth HPNA converter), so bought this to replace the uVerse box and get out of the monthly fees. It has worked perfectly since. Highly recommended.
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I have this DSL modem/router. It is for phone internet (internet through the phone company) and not cable router (through cable company). I had trouble setting it up... come to find out it was the phone company's issue... they connected my internet to a second line! Other than that... the device has worked spectacularly. No issues!
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I have received the router and it is the v3 so I'd say they have exhausted all of the v2 stock that they had. Thanks for the input though. My problem now is that with two repeaters, my web speeds have really dropped. I am already preparing to return my router and buy a 24 port switch and start hard wiring the house. Another fun project...
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Yes. I've hooked mine up to both an AT&T 2Wire and two different Netgear routers. No problems connectivity wise. Note that some ISPs do block certain ports so additional configuration may be required for all services to be accessible outside the local network.