How well would this work to extend the distance between the wall outlet and a router/modem, would I have to worry about speed loss with DSL? Thnaks
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I bought it for the same thing and it was too long to even have any connection. I also tried it on my radar detector and it didn't transfer that signal either. Honestly, I wouldn't recommend this for anything.....it's entirely way too long. It may work for a telephone, but I didn't have one so I can't say that'll work either
1775191
Phone signal travels for miles and miles to your home over copper wires. Another 50 ft would not make any difference.
1775192
I am not sure as I only wanted it to fax and my nearest outlet for faxing was out of reach my fax machine is wireless
1775193
I was luck enough to have a broken lead in the wall so all I had to do is connect an adaptor and pull it threw I never lost any speed and my connection is almost 40 feet from my router
174156
I am not using any extenders still I get 100 mbps about 50 feet away. It should support, If you not using everything together.
1141949
Think about it like this, it's like using an Ethernet cord, so two should work just fine. As long as your modem/router has the available Ethernet cord ports for 2. Which it should. The product works great, just be sure to plug it into the wall, the plugs don't really like my power strip, not sure why! So just make room for it, or be aware. could just be my power strip though.
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My unit is placed no more than six feet from my router. I had no connection problems. I could not tell you what is the maximum range. If the manufacturer has a website, I would check the specifications there.
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If you have a good router, and connect this to extend the range, the speed not as fast as you would have if connected to router itself, but the speed is not slow, I say it's a moderate speed. ... It's a workable speed of connection.
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I specifically did not try to do this due to the nature of many surge protectors. Some help filter noise, and others may see this as a surge. No technical expertise behind my answer, just seemed I wanted the most direct connection possible to increase speeds.
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It didn't block the top outlet for me with normal plugs, but the circular UPS plugs I had on the same outlet didn't fit very well. I used short cord extensions to bring the adapter away from the wall. My experience was that if you use the short (say 3-inch) extension cords, your bandwidth won't be affected and you can eliminate and spacing issues nicely.
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Kind of an odd question, No. The idea behind an extender is that it sits in another room or area or a different floor, but can communicated with the router to "extend" the routers signal. Best of Luck!
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Yes it could be used for that... I would suggest an upgrade in the modem as the rj45 port is only 10 mbps and I would recommend a 100 mb port to a switch then use the switch as a distribution point [as the Homeportal only has a wan port]. Then put a switch out in the house where needed connected by cat 5e or 6 wire. This will allow home traffic between devices to travel at giga speeds. Still internet speed will be extremely slow due to the DSL modem/router and there is no headroom for use by more than one person at a time. But if you have no need to distribute the signal to only one room then a wire from the DSL modem to a switch is fine and devices connected to the switch can communicate at a higher speed.
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I had the same issue, and tried powerline extenders which used your electrical outlets. After awhile the devices degraded and speed was like dial up. If you have COAX throughout your home look into Coax MOCA (multi media over coax)O adapaters. Much better speeds.
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I agree with the others this is NOT a router. I run a cat5e from one of my router ports to another room and went into the SWITCH . Now this allows me to hook up more devices (ie: blueray, compters, printers, etc) without running cables for each one all over the house. It is just a great extension from one of your ports on a router.
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I can't exactly answer that. You have me wondering that also now. Mine is connected to the original modem my ISP prided me. So it goes from wall to the modem, then it plugs into my NETGEAR, then in to my PC. I bought this to replace the basic model my ISP provides, but didn't actually do away with the router. I'll have to try. Works fine with this set up. Much better then the basic "Comtrend model " they provided.
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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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The purpose of the height of the box is to allow room for the excess length of the cords when you plug them into the power bar you place in the box. Therefore, it's questionable there would be room for a modem/router. Also, you don't state the measurements of your router, but no router I have ever owned would fit in the box with the power bar and still have room for the router's cat5 and antenna, excess cords that are plugged into the bar -- and not risk overheating the router due to no ventilation. Just my 2 cents, since I don't know your measurements.
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These won't do that by themselves. These devices extend std. ethernet over the power line wiring of most residences (e.g. say, from your ISP's router in a downstairs study to and upstairs bedroom, where you'd plug a laptop's ethernet interface into one of them with a patch cord). Sounds like you want something like one of Netgear's Universal Wi-Fi Range Extenders with Ethernet port (model WN3000RP).
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Hi Gene,Utilizing this item as a Universal Repeater should accomplish the task you have mentioned. Keep in mind, it will only extend WiFi signal, it will not make the connection "faster". Hope this helps (and I've enjoyed this product).K.O.
1676103
assume you wall outlets will power other devices (ie, night lite). length of cable, within reason, should pose no problem. power adapter or 2400 unit possibly bad. may have to return for repair. with shipping cost, etc.... If it were me, I'd go to radio shack and pick up cheap 15 VDC 300 to 500MA adapter and try it on unit....you would need to adapt to coax = tell salesman what your doing = maybe he can help.