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WIFI: WDS or Access point?

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Name: cntraltdel
Date: September 8, 2008 at 23:29:18 Pacific
Subject: WIFI: WDS or Access point?
OS: multiple
CPU/Ram: 2400AMD/1.0gb
Model/Manufacturer: Me
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Question: How should I go about extending my wifi from point a to b more efficiently; WDS or Access point?.

Which device/router one would recommend?.

Notes: I have successfully setup wds with buffalo and levelone routers and very happy with the security functions (mac addressing) and the coverage? please correct me or suggest if anything would be better for the purpose on extending wifi signals to the entire house.


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Name: Ed in Texas.
Date: September 9, 2008 at 01:23:09 Pacific
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cntraltdel, if you're only concerned with within one house, they offer amplifiers which will strengthen your signal. If you're talking about going from your house to a neighbor a block or so away, a repeater just like HAM radio operators use will do the job.
HTH.
Ed in Texas.


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Response Number 2
Name: Chuck 2
Date: September 9, 2008 at 04:40:22 Pacific
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http://www.microsoft.com/athome/mor...
10 tips for improving your wireless network


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