Need to boost wireless signal

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ASKER

It won't work to go to depend on N because I rent the cottage out, and sometimes I have people in there who will doubtless have G.

If I were going to do option B, wouldn't I be better off just to get another device (don't know enough about networking) to hang off the wired connection. Not that I want to go this route, but isn't there some kind of router or something that can be down-line from the D-link and either create it's own WAP or extend the existing one?

Refer to my comment. The DAP-1522 does this. It's a Wireless N router, but supports A/B/G/N.

The DAP-1522 can bridge or extend. The bridging basically takes an existing Wireless connection and extends it out so a physical wired connection can connect. It also acts as an Access Point, rebroadcasting out the primary AP with the same SSID, frequency, etc.

MO

Here is a couple of suggestions:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/25120970/Wireless-Internet-suggestions.html

ASKER

Id the DAP-1522 something I'm apt to find locally, and if so, where, or am I going to have to order it over the web. I notice NewEgg is out of stock.

He he....I bought the last 2 from NewEgg on an install last week. I believe BestBuy, Fry's, and a few other retailers have them, but you should call to see if they have stock. Amazon.com has them available.

MO

NetEngineerFox

Do the buildings share the same power grid? You -might- be able to use one of the networking devices that works at 10m using the existing power wiring in your house. Not sure on the reliablility of these, but it couldn't hurt to try! If nothing else, you can just use that and hook up and AP on the cottage side.

I wouldn't advertise "high speed internet" but it might get the job done :)

ASKER

And you expect points for directing me to a solution you knowingly undermined ... then laughed in my face ..... hmmmm :)

Sorry man, should've posted earlier. =)

Buy.com, amazon.com, dell.com, are some online retailers that have them in stock. I know buy.com has them for $99 with free shipping.

MO

ASKER

What;s the difference between a bridge and an access point?

http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/1563991

Basically, a bridge is between networks and AP is between a network and clients.

Access point broadcasts out a wireless signal. A Bridge connects to a wireless ap or router and bridges it to it's physical location.

MO

ASKER

I have the DAP-1522 and either I don't understand how to configure it, or I haven't communicated my needs properly. Just looking at the box, without any antenna, how is it going to supply wireless on it's end? Is the antenna built into it or something?

This device can work as either AP or bridge. It has an internal antenna.

You can connect it to a wired network and it will broadcast it wirelessly.