How to Build a Wireless Relay

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Turn Your Old Router into a Range-Boosting Wi-Fi Repeater More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by antekfrom Warsaw | permalink
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If you're upgrading to a faster, stronger wireless router, don't chuck your older Wi-Fi box. With the magic of DD-WRT, you can turn your older wireless router into a range-expanding Wi-Fi repeater to cover everywhere you need a connection.
Tags: Router, DIY, Wi-Fi, Wireless, wireless router, Linksys, Network, Repeater, dd-wrt, Firmware, Feature, Top, Gizmodo, Lifehacker

For further reading: http://lifehacker.com/5563196/turn-your-old-router-into-a-range-boosting-wi-fi-repeater ^[1]

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Wireless Relay Control with Arduino & the CC3000 WiFi chip - Open Home Automation More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by petervlahos | permalink
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Controlling relays is a central piece in any home automation system. With them, you can easily switch on and off any electrical device in your home, like lights. This project is the second part of a series showing you how to use Arduino & the CC3000 WiFi chip for home automation purposes. The first part …

For further reading: http://www.openhomeautomation.net/wireless-relay-arduino-wifi/ ^[2]

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How to Extend a Wireless Network More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Ronny Timmermans | permalink
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If you have a large building or a sprawling piece of property and want Internet access throughout, you will probably have to extend a wireless network. This extension will allow you to maintain a strong wireless signal over a much larger...
Tags: WikiHow, Extend a Wireless Network, wiki, how to articles, how to instructions, DIY, tips, howto, learn, how do I

For further reading: http://www.wikihow.com/Extend-a-Wireless-Network ^[3]

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Wireless light switch or bust More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Bruno Goffart | permalink
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I stumbled upon the website lightobject.com while looking for an affordable thermocouple for the immersion circulator I’m planning on building. I foun...

For further reading: http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-light-switch-or-bust/ ^[4]

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Category: Fun | 9 years, 5 month(s) ago

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1. http://lifehacker.com/5563196/turn-your-old-router-into-a-range-boosting-wi-fi-repeater

2. http://www.openhomeautomation.net/wireless-relay-arduino-wifi/

3. http://www.wikihow.com/Extend-a-Wireless-Network

4. http://www.instructables.com/id/Wireless-light-switch-or-bust/