How to Configure an Access Point as a Wireless Repeater

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DIY: Setting up wireless access points as repeaters to extend wireless range More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Tathiana Adam | permalink
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Do you have a need for wireless access, but your location is too large for only a single wireless router to cover? Without having to pay for a costlier router or boosters, here's what you can do.
For further reading: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/diy-it-guy/diy-setting-up-wireless-access-points-as-repeaters-to-extend-wireless-range/ ^[1]

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Cisco IOS Software Configuration Guide for Cisco Aironet Access Points, 12.2(11)JA - Configuring Repeater and Standby Access Points [Cisco Aironet 1200 Access Point] More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Frederic Beauvais | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/12-2_11_JA/configuration/guide/b12211sc/s11rep.html ^[2]

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10 Ways to Boost Your Wireless Signal More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by Onizuka 89 | permalink
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For further reading: http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,3253,l%3D257028%26a%3D257028%26po%3D6,00.asp ^[3]

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Wireless Repeater / Extender vs. Access Point ? More
Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago by LY Chou - Meng | permalink
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Access point is a device connected with cable (Cat5) to your main router/modem/internet, and serving clients wirelessly.
For further reading: http://www.speedguide.net/faq/wireless-repeater-extender-vs-access-point-385 ^[4]

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1. http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/diy-it-guy/diy-setting-up-wireless-access-points-as-repeaters-to-extend-wireless-range/

2. http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/wireless/access_point/12-2_11_JA/configuration/guide/b12211sc/s11rep.html

3. http://www.pcmag.com/slideshow_viewer/0,3253,l%3D257028%26a%3D257028%26po%3D6,00.asp

4. http://www.speedguide.net/faq/wireless-repeater-extender-vs-access-point-385