Need Your Wireless Network to Cover a Wide Area? Try a Wireless Repeater

In many cases you need your wireless network to cover a wide area and one wireless router just doesn't cut it. This isn't a common problem for houses unless you live in a huge mansion but many offices, places of business, school campuses and more need their network to cover a larger area than one wireless router can provide (usually 100 to 150 feet). In order to fix this problem we use wifi repeaters to extend the range of the network.To increase the range of your wireless network simply place a wireless repeater near the edge of your wireless signal where the strength is starting to degrade but still strong enough to allow you to use the network. The repeater will receive the signal from your router and re-broadcast it extending the area your wireless network encompasses. To set up a wifi repeater it is pretty easy, just put it where you need the signal extended but still inside the range of your wireless network. Scan for wireless networks in the area and you should pic k up on yours. Choose your wireless network, enter your password and encryption (if applicable) and you should be set. Note it is also possible to connect many wireless repeaters to the network via Ethernet cable then they broadcast the signal.Many companies like Cisco, Linksys, Netgear, Belkin, Trend and D-Link manufacture wireless repeaters. If you are looking to purchase one the price can usually range from $50 to $140 depending on the device you choose. You can find them on sites like Tiger Direct, Amazon and eBay as well as in many technology stores.

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