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Will a Bridge work to make Extender wireless?
I was thinking of getting this:
Linksys Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...=9743339789B32 to make my extender wireless for my bedroom. I have a MVP non-wireless version and I'm probably going to get one of the new HD extenders (though I have no HD content currently). Will either/both of these extenders work wirelessly with the above product? My router is a draft-N Lynksis, but I didn't see any draft-N bridges on the Lynksis website. Thanks, Michael |
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Don't count on being able to get smooth HD playback wirelessly. Even SD is iffy unless conditions are just right. My wireless SD client used to come to a halt every time I stuck a bag of popcorn in the microwave. I finally gave up and ran a wire to it.
If running Cat5 to your bedroom isn't practical, you might look at powerline Ethernet bridges. I don't have any hands-on experience with those, but I'm guessing they're less prone to dropouts and interference than wireless.
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If Cat5's not practical, ethernet-over-coax may be a solution. There's also a thread in the extender forum on wireless-N bridges, some of which claim to work with any draft-N router. Stu |
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If the HD extender works out for me, I'm going to buy another Airpot Extreme base station. The one that I already have and run in bridge mode works quite well.
D-Link has just started disabling bridge mode in some of their n-class routers, since they'd like to sell their over-prized n-class bridges. Well, the out-dated network hardware is piling up.. |
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I had terrific success with the SMC EZconnect-N (SMCWEB-N). It can be configured as either a client or an AP. I used it with my MVP with zero problems. The price was right too. I ran some CAT5e when I got the HD Extender. I probably should hook it back up as a test since I'm sure others will be interested in a wireless solution.
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trendnet wireless n router: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833156226 along with a trendnet wireless n access point: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833156053 would this combo work, or am i missing something? |
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I am currently using a Linksys WRT54G w/DDWRT opensauce firmware (upped transmitting power) w/the following directional antenna:
http://www.airlink101.com/products/asb-10da.html and I get flawless SD playback, even from one end of the house to the other. HD may be possible. -M PS: I ran powerline bridges for 4 months...stay the hell away from those!! I still have flashbacks... |
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Funny you should ask... That's what I use it with.
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FWIW:
I hooked up my SMCWEB-N to the HD Extender and linked it withe the DIR-655 at the other end of the house. I have the DIR-655 locked in G mode because my son's ancient computer can't see the AP if N is enabled. Anyway, worked fine - even in G mode, playing HD recordings from the server. No skips, no drama. Like I said, FWIW. n=1 |
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HD Extender and 802.11 N
Has anyone tried the HD Extender over an 802.11 n network?
thats all. thanks in advance * merged *
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See my previous post. Since it worked for me using G settings on N hardware, I would assume N would work at least as well.
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makes sense, and i can stream 3 placeshifter/clients over my N network now (just tried it one time) without any problem. i just wanted to see if anyone has an hands on experience with N in specific. HawgGuy, what is/was your source? cable/satellite or ATSC?
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I just realized that my laptop has G wireless and I can stream to it OK, so N isn't soo important.....at least till I have HD content.
I like the airPort EXPRESS, but it looks like my router would have to be an airPort EXTREME for the EXPRESS to work in bridge mode. The Linksys Wireless-G Bridge or SMCWEB-N EZ Connect look like they'd work for me. I've had bad luck with D-link products in the past, so don't want to go there. Thanks for your input! |
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Cable - NTSC & QAM Satellite - r5000-hd (mpeg-2 & h.264) |
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