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Question: Can this extender be used as a wireless router?
Document: I ordered this extender as a used unit. When I received it, there were no instructions on how to install it. There were some criptic instructions on the back of the unit. After a few false starts, these instructions were all I needed. Just plug in the unit, select the unit  from you wireless  routers, and go to the web site suggested. Easy pesy! It would have been even easier if I had used the WPS button on my main router.
We have a remote lodge that consists of a very long building. The satellite receiver is on one end of the building.So we set up a standard wireless transmitter at that point and used this Belkin range extender at the other end of the complex.Good Points:The reason I recommended this is that set up was VERY easy. Follow directions, done in like 5 minuets and did not need to enter any hex codes or router information.
What I was hoping this Belkin router extender would do is give me better reception in a problem upstairs room, that has a wired Panasonic DVD player, than myLinksys RE1000 Wireless-N Range Extenderdoes. Unfortunately, that did not happen. This Belkin router extender also had the most confusing set up instructions. The included CD just has the manual on it, and is not used for installation. There is a cardboard instruction sheet in the box with simple instructions.
A sector in my house (upstairs) used to have cero reception from the wireless router that is placed downstairs. Now, at a very reasonble price the problem is solved and we have good reception in every room.
We moved into a larger house than I am used to and our router/modem was on the other side of the house (with the family PC setup) from my room with all my electronics. I would get 1 bar most of the time. Even after connecting a wireless USB dongle to my PC and moving the modem and router to the kitchen, would get two bars at best.
But line of sight was pretty far. This range extender was used in conjunction with wireless Skype phones and basically gave me a walk around phone. Worked about 300-400 with un obstructed view.Bad Points:We are on our second one of these in about 3 years.
I've used a number of network extenders, so I'm not a novice. The set up is simple - plug in the ethernet cable to your computer, plug in the extender, enter the address for the hardware. Check, all works up to that point. It finds my wireless network, check. Then it asks me to enter the password. That's where the problem occurred.
However, for general web surfing and email activities, the extender did extend my wireless network range slightly. The real reason I gave this extender a 3 star review is because I have found good use for it is a bridge. It wasn't really the reason I bought the extender, but it has turned out to be a serviceable use. To summarize, did not work well for me as wireless extender, but can be used as a decent bridge.
This is the wireless extender from hell!If you are not a network expert, it will shut down your internet connection as it tries to take priority over your wired modem's settings. Everytime we try to install it our network is disabled.My wife has worked in high tech for 16 years and I have owned and used PCs since 1983. We could probably figure out how to make this work, but we don't need the headache.We made a mistake. We bought a Belkin.
The supporting range and the reliablity were both excellent. I have used the Netgear powerline wireless extender at my home and this was also one of the best networking product I have used. It combined the best of both (wired and wireless) worlds.Now, here comes this little cutey Belkin N300 Extender. I have set up the extender before, so I naturally grabbed a CAT 5 network cable and was ready to change TCP/IP settings in my computer.
Answer: The extender could not be used as a wireless router. It is used to extend the signal of an existing router or access point.