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03-28-2019, 04:40 PM | #31 | |
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Really, the best option might be to just find one locally that you can return without too much of a hassle and give it a try. If it doesn't work, consider something with more umph or a mesh system like Google WiFi. I've never had great luck with wireless repeaters, personally. |
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03-28-2019, 04:43 PM | #32 |
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Most normal routers can function as an access point. The key, as he mentioned, is being able to have Ethernet running between them. If you don't have that, I wouldn't try going that route.
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03-28-2019, 04:45 PM | #33 | |
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03-28-2019, 04:53 PM | #34 | |
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Wireless repeaters automatically have your bandwidth even if they work. I don't personally like them. |
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03-28-2019, 04:54 PM | #35 | |
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A wireless access point is basically a wireless base station with no router function. A lot of consumers have a "router" mode and an "AP" mode, so they can really function as both. You just don't want to hang another router off of your main router as that will cause issues like double NAT and firewall stuff. The key is connecting them via cables. If you have relatively good electrical cable through your house, you could try power line adapters too. |
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03-28-2019, 04:55 PM | #36 | |
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If you've ever had Comcast or Mediacom, you might think twice about your stance. Trust me. |
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03-28-2019, 05:02 PM | #37 | |
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03-28-2019, 05:03 PM | #38 |
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Had Mediacom before Suddenlink, never had an issue with them either...at least blaming issues on my modem.
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03-28-2019, 05:37 PM | #39 |
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I prefer to name them all the same but most of the tech heads at DD-WRT forums think I'm an idiot.
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03-28-2019, 05:38 PM | #40 |
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Mediacom is terrible. I have several friends who have issues with them constantly and if you have your own modem and router instead of their Xtream branded stuff, they treat you like garbage.
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03-28-2019, 07:01 PM | #41 |
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03-28-2019, 11:23 PM | #43 |
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I couldn't imagine putting Google network probes in my house.
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03-29-2019, 09:25 AM | #45 |
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