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Question

Installing access point

by Nov 9, 2015 2:10PM PST

Hi,

I'm installing my TP Link access point as an extender/repeater to get a stronger WiFi signal throughout my house. Although when the AP is done and set up I don't get a WiFi signal from my router downstairs.. Any insight?

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Let's hear location, location, location.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 9, 2015 2:54PM PST

For a repeater to work, well most don't for me, I place it halfway from the router to the target area. If you can't pick up the repeater at the half way point it's defective or just never going to work. Next up? Powerline networking.

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Wired
by Nov 9, 2015 5:06PM PST

The AP is running wired from my router. Could you elaborate on powerline

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So the AP is wired.
by r. proffitt Forum moderator Nov 9, 2015 5:18PM PST

Standing by the AP, can you see and connect?

Powerline WiFi is on the web but here's a graphic folk seem to like and I think it tells almost all of what it does.

Post was last edited on November 9, 2015 5:24 PM PST

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