Wireless Routers Actually Work?

Question

I want to know how the D-Link RangeBooster N Wireless-N Router works. I have a D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G DWL-G132. And I know how to set up a wireless internet connection but it says that I need to plug it into a wireless access point. There is a hot spot in my area but it's about 300ft. away. So please tell me if the D-Link RangeBooster N Wireless-N Router will let me have that wireless internet connection from about 300ft. away.

I can see the network when I search but it always has no bars, that's why it never connects.

What should I get if I have a wireless network there but it has no bars?

Answer 1

If that is actually a PUBLIC hot spot then a good bridge will get you connected. There are those with directional antennas that allow several thousand feet of range (visit http://defactowireless.com and check CPE 's) you can then use a local router with ease. (Some of these actually have routers built into the units so all you need is a switch.)

Answer 2

A router isn't going to do it because your router itself is an access point but it's not designed to hook up to other access points. You're trying to use the wrong device. With just a router even if you were right next to the remote access point you couldn't connect to it.

Actually, at 300 ft away it's unlikely you'll be able to connect with a regular antenna. You might need a specialized antenna like a cantenna which can be pointed towards the remote access point.

The device you need is called a wireless bridge. It's a device that hooks up to a remote wi-fi access point. Apparently D-link makes some routers that also operate as bridges, but it looks like they're for corporate networks and might be expensive for home use. Linksys makes a bridge with the model number WET54G (link below) which is reasonably affordable.

What seems most likely to work for your situation is a wireless bridge where you replace the stock antenna with a directional antenna. Unfortunately, there's no guarantee how many bars you'll get ahead of time, you'll have to get the antenna, see what your reception is, and try to return it if it doesn't work. You'd then hook the wired ethernet connection of the bridge to the WAN port of your router.

[remote wi-fi hotspot] <--wifi--> [bridge] <--wired--> [your router]

Note that the only thing that will be directly connected to the remote hot spot is the bridge, and the remote hotspot will most likely not be set up to assign multiple addresses to you. However, if you have a bridge and a router, you should be able do this yourself.

To make it work, you'll need to understand a little bit about networking and routing, because you'll probably have to tinker manually with some settings that are usually handled automatically by your ISP in a normal cable modem or DSL connection. Normally, when you plug a router into a cable modem your ISP automatically sets the IP address for the WAN side of your router as well as the default route address. To get Internet access through the remote access point and the wireless bridge, you'll probably have to do this yourself.

Answer 3

What you're doing inclusive of your neighbor's community is prohibited until eventually he's conscious and approves, BTW. The router connects on your modem and your internet service. It instruments up a radio station extremely that connects inclusive of your workstation. you are able to placed a password on your router so merely you should use it. or you are able to go away it open so others can connect.

Answer 4

Maximum, even if it says 300ft, is actually closer to a maximum of 286 feet. Are you able to see the network in view network connections, and what is your average signal strength? Too low, and it won't connect at all. 1 or 0 bar fluctuation, you won't get much, if any, connection.

Answer 5

It probably would be the same cuase if ur 300 ft away you would looses so much power in the cable