Wireless Bridges and Extended N spec range.

[DJNgoma]

Hi Everybody,

Really in need of advice regarding a wireless setup and appreciate what ever comment that comes my way.

Currently I've got a Belkin N+ Router with a built in ADSL modem. Right now I'm planning on extending the range of the wireless through out the house using the 802.11N due to the speed and distance advantages.

My current thoughts would be to buy the D-Link*DAP-1522*Wireless Bridge/AP(R1030.00 from ZAPS ONLINE) and use that to extend the current range of the N range. Would that be sufficient or the look into a powerline solution with an N range AP?

 

[GPSJane]

From what I hear powerline is iffy. I thought about it but decided to not bother wasting my money.

Your Belkin does not appear to support WDS (wireless bridging) but the user manual does refer to extending the range of your router without making it clear exactly how to do this. You should first find out out if it is possible to wirelessly connect an AP to that router. I had this problem with my router.

Why not buy a Belkin range extender? I usually find that products from the same manufacturer work well together with minimal problems. Well not always but it might be worth it.

 

[DJNgoma]

From what I hear powerline is iffy. I thought about it but decided to not bother wasting my money.

Your Belkin does not appear to support WDS (wireless bridging) but the user manual does refer to extending the range of your router without making it clear exactly how to do this. You should first find out out if it is possible to wirelessly connect an AP to that router. I had this problem with my router.

Why not buy a Belkin range extender? I usually find that products from the same manufacturer work well together with minimal problems. Well not always but it might be worth it.

I used to use powerline networking about 2 years ago but the speeds were a bit lacking at the time, not sure how much it has changed.

I'm aware of the Belkin not supporting WDS but the D-Link DWL-2100 that I did use to extend the signal used the method of either scanning for networks or inputting the details manual. Right now that AP has died and I'm in need of getting an 802.11n spec AP/extender.

The Belkin range extenders AFAIK are only 802.11g spec'd. If it were the case I would have gotten one.