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playground:richb:wifi-extenders [2024/06/24 13:08] – Initial commit richb-hanoverplayground:richb:wifi-extenders [2024/06/24 13:23] – Add Why?Why Not? richb-hanover
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 ====== Wi-Fi Extenders ====== ====== Wi-Fi Extenders ======
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 +//THIS IS A DRAFT!//
  
 There are a number of ways to use OpenWrt to expand or extend the range of the network. There are a number of ways to use OpenWrt to expand or extend the range of the network.
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 Here is a list of the alternatives provided by OpenWrt software, with the pros and cons: Here is a list of the alternatives provided by OpenWrt software, with the pros and cons:
  
-  * [[:docs:guide-user:network:wifi:wifiextenders:mesh|802.11s Mesh]] //Pros and cons yet to come//+  * [[:docs:guide-user:network:wifi:mesh:start|Mesh Solutions]] //Pros and cons yet to come//
  
   * [[:docs:guide-user:network:wifi:wifiextenders:bridgedap|Extender using Ethernet/"Dumb AP"]] //Pros and cons yet to come//   * [[:docs:guide-user:network:wifi:wifiextenders:bridgedap|Extender using Ethernet/"Dumb AP"]] //Pros and cons yet to come//
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   * [[:docs:guide-user:network:wifi:wifiextenders:wds|Extender using WDS]] //Pros and cons yet to come//   * [[:docs:guide-user:network:wifi:wifiextenders:wds|Extender using WDS]] //Pros and cons yet to come//
  
 +**Why are extenders useful?**
 +  * The distance from the router is a huge determinant of the Wi-Fi performance. Wi-Fi radios drop to lower speeds if the signal is weak.
 +  * Other people's access points can overwhelm the signal from your distant access point. Using an extender "regenerates" the signal so your laptop hears a strong signal.
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 +**What are the downsides?**
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 +  * Using an extender is inherently slower than a direct connection. The extender must receive each packet and then re-broadcast it. This double-transmission adds latency.
 +  * It's more complicated - if you can get good service without an extender, do it.
  
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