Question 1

Is the power adapter good for 110 - 230V; thinking of getting one of these as a gift.

Thanks in avance?

Accepted Answer

According to the back of the device it it is rated for 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz. So yes, it will work. I have been using mine for a few months and it has really helped my wifi coverage.

Question 2

My condo complex has wifi service beamed through the entire building by a service provider. I do not have access to the router. Would I still be able to use this to boost the signal in my unit?

Accepted Answer

As long as you get a good enough signal somewhere in your condo and you, of course, know the WiFi password (if it's a protected network), then yes. I recently extended my in-laws wireless network (AT&T Uverse) so they can use it in the other half of their house and garage and it is working well. Make sure you do the firmware upgrade if the unit is on an older version.

Question 3

Can I use this to connect a wired printer using the Ethernet port on the device?

Accepted Answer

I have not done this, because my printers are wireless but I'm thinking your asking will this make your printer wireles no it wont the only thing that going to extend the distance of your printer from your PC or Mac is to get a longer cable. now if you have a wireless printer then yes it will extend your distance.

Question 4

I have u Verse. How do I connect this unit without a WPS button?

Accepted Answer

Sorry, that is for any device to a UVerse device.  To configure your range extender:
1. Plug in the range extender.  
2.Manually set your IP address on your computer to 192.168.0.X, where x can be any number from 2-253 (assuming you are likely within range of the U Verse router).  You can use a cat5/5e/6 wire or wireless card to connect your computer to the range extender.
3. open the web browser of choice and type in the web address: http://192.168.0.254 and hit enter.  You should get a login popup
4. Enter the username as password - the defaults are "admin" and "password" without the quotes.
5.  You should now see a webpage that allows you to run quick setup or exit.  Exit lets you manually set everything you want (advanced), but I highly recommend the quick setup.  Follow the instructions and the extender's built in webpages will guide you the rest of the way.

If you need greater detail, I recommend you go to the manufacturer's website and download the user guide for your range extender.

Question 5

does this attach to the computer or modem?

Accepted Answer

This is a freestanding device which acts as a repeater to your WiFi network.

You configure it on a computer (via Ethernet cable and web browser) and then it just plugs in to an available power socket.  If the extender is in range of the primary base station, it should take client requests (tablet, laptop) and relay them to the WiFi network.

Question 6

Will this WiFi Range Extender work with any existing wireless router/setup?  I have a Cisco/Linksys wireless router in my home.

Accepted Answer

I am connected to a Cisco/Linksys wireless router and the Amped unit works fine.

Question 7

How do I hook up a wireless printer to my extender? I'm doing it from my iPad and iPhone but for some reason the printer is not getting the extender signal.

Accepted Answer

Extender should have same SSID and password as original network.  If so the printer should just connect to it without any issues if it is the strongest signal.  If you set it up with a different SSID then you will have to go to the wireless settings of the printer and connect to that SSID and enter that password.

Question 8

I already have one of these in my 1st floor (router is in the basement) and I'm wondering whether I can use another one of these on the 2nd floor where the signal isn't that strong. Also, can I connect my OOMA device to this extender's ethernet port?

Accepted Answer

Good question.  I would assume the device would lock on to the best signal and not have any conflict.

Question 9

Will this Extender accommodate a connection to a 5-port switch via its bottom Ethernet connection/plug?  (In order to support multiple WIRED devices...)  Anyone tried that?

Accepted Answer

In theory it should.  However, my extender keeps killing the network.  Five minute or so after plugging it in, the entire network goes down.  I have to remove the extender for the network to come back on.  Too bad I'm already over 30-day return period.  I'm using it as a paper weight right now.  At least it looks very good and the packaging is nice.

Question 10

How far is the range on this sucker?

Accepted Answer

It picks up a strong, reliable signal from my router 3 rooms and 60 feet away.

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