Question 1

Can this product also extend network from wireless to wired lan?

Accepted Answer

No, it can used either as repeater or access point.  If you want to extend wireless access to your desktop PC, you can get a USB wifi adapter, only a few bucks

Question 2

Would I able to set this up without of any software? Logging in to the right address connected with a network cable?? I want a device that in any case that I would be able to connect this to my PC and go to an address and log in and finish my configuration without of finding the software for this. Thank You folks!!

Accepted Answer

No software installation wizard needed or anything. You browse to the routers default IP  after plugging in and use the wizard there to configure. You can also use manual configuration on the web GUI if you don't want to use the wizard.

Question 3

I have an Apple wireless router and just purchased a Visio Smart TV but when I try to run internet (like Netflix), it tries hard but then says it is unable to load right now and try later.  I am thinking that I might need an extender to boost the power of the router.  (The TV is on a different floor than the router.)  Would this extender work for this application or can you recommend something else?

Accepted Answer

This is not a booster exactly, it is an extender. It is also half duplex meaning even if you have good signal to the extender, your bandwidth is cut in half. If your original signal is bad, this is just giving you a solid connection to that bad original signal, cut in half. I use it for guests that connect to my network while visiting since I can configure it to not have a password and therefore no need to keep handing out my pass phrase, but it does not work well with a TV streaming Netflix or Hulu for example.

Question 4

How long it can reach?

Accepted Answer

Very strong signal at over 50 yards away! I highly recommend the TP Link TL-WA830RE Range extender. I have 2 of them linked together. Router in the basement. One range extender upstairs. 2nd range extender in shop over 50 yds away both located inside on window sill. VERY simple to configure. One is about 1 year old. The other is a few months old.  I added 12 db antennas to the one in the shop to boost the signal a bit out there. Remember that your internet speed at the range extender will be cut in half when you log on to this device. It will not be affected at the router. So any device connected to the range extender will run at 1/2 the internet speed of the router. I can still watch Netflix etc. when connected to the range extender so this is not a problem for me.

Question 5

I have Century Llinkwireless.  It will not connect with my Direct TV because it is in a room too far away.  Will this solve my problem?

Accepted Answer

Mine was defective, so I can't tell you what it would do if it were working.  The manufacturer is pretty well barricaded in, so attempts to get a warranty replacement are futile.

Question 6

Why is this much more expensive than the multi-function alternative product: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704052&Tpk=TL-WA801ND The other product has: - Access Point - Client - Bridge mode - Multiple SSID - Repeater this one only has: - Repeater

Accepted Answer

This one only takes minutes to set up.  It is also VERY easy to set up weather you are a beginner or expert with the software provided.  My networking skill level is pretty high, but the software interface would make set up for a beginner simple.  The TP-Link WA830RE works flawlessly great! I added 9 dbi antennas to this range extender and my signal from over 50 yds away is now boosted to "5" bars. Sweet!  It is well worth the money to be able to upgrade the antennas!  The difference in price between this unit and others is probably partially related the the the user's ability to upgrade the antennas for enhanced reception... Bit stream downloading is no longer a problem in my home!  Buy it....

Question 7

what is the gain on the antennas for this extender?

Accepted Answer

Location, location, location! It's pretty sensitive. I noticed that if you move it a foot one way or the other, the receiving signal can dramatically change depending on where in the building the unit is located and the construction materials of that building. I do not know the exact technical specifications, but you can go to the manufacturers website and check it out. Seems that one antenna is to receive and the other antenna is to transmit but my experience is it works pretty good.

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