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Repeater

What is it?

  • One way to boost a weak router signal and improve network performance is through the use of a small device called a repeater.​​

  • Repeaters are used to extend transmissions so that the signal can cover longer distances or be received on the other side of an obstruction.​​

  • Analog repeaters frequently can only amplify the signal while digital repeaters can reconstruct a signal to near its original quality.

Repeater

Devices to improve WiFi coverage. 

How does it work?

  • The repeater picks up the signal transmitted by your router and amplifies it while sending it throughout your home or office. 

  • In a wireless communications system, a repeater consists of :

  • Radio receiver

  • Amplifier

  • Transmitter

  • Isolator

  • Two antennas. 

  • Bandwidth gets half.

Placement of a Repeater

  • Because most repeaters do not need to be directly connected to your router, we have maximum placement flexibility.

  • For best result, the Microsoft suggests placing the repeater about halfway between a router and the computer you're operating.

  • Before installing, update your system's firmware to the most recent version.

  • Be sure to configure the repeater's IP address so that it falls within a range your wireless network recognizes.

  • Also, configure the repeater's SSID to match that of your wireless network. 

Router

192.168.1.1

Repeater

192.168.1.245

Desktop/

Laptop

192.168.1.10

Router Range

Set up the repeater:

  • Open browser.

  • Open the IP address of repeater in the browser, 192.168.1.245

  • Enter username and password.

  • Set the gateway as 192.168.1.1 (router's IP).

  • Click on wireless setting > Operation mode > Repeater.

  • Click Survey.

  • Select Router Network > Save.

  • Set password in wireless security.

  • Reboot your repeater.

  • Connect your PC to Router Network.

Use

  • If you use a laptop, you'll be able to work farther away from the location of your router, providing greater flexibility.

  • These devices are commonly used with networks to help the lines running between network devices reach farther destinations.

  • Used in a telephone line.

  • In radio transmission.

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