repeat wi-fi signal coming thru window?

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HelloI receiver strong wi-fi signals from my master bedroom window, howevermy computer is in another room.Is there anyway to repeat these signals to my computer?It appears all repeaters/APs require a DSL/Cable hardline to bephysically attached to the unit.  My situation is that I am beinggranted wi-fi access legally and legitimately which emanates from aoffice building nearby that my wife works at.The signals come thru my bedroom window very strong, however, again, myoffice area at my house they do not.  I did a site survey using alaptop with NetStumbler.ideas on a solution? thanks

David Taylor · Accepted Answer

Not necessarily but the most elegant way in my mind is to set up an AP in client mode in your bedroom window, then wire it via ethernet to an AP in access point mode somewhere central to your house.

Job done.

David.

Joe · Answer

Yes but (forgive the newbie question, but...) how do I tell mystandalone AP (without a connection to computer) to use particular SSIDX?

Derek Broughton · Answer

Harder, but possible if the provider is willing to do it, is to get the same version of router that the business is using and set it up in WDS mode - but afaik that requires both ends of the link to be identified, by MAC, to each other. That would provide wireless access to any point in your house that could be served by a wireless router in that window.

Failing that, one AP in client mode, ethernet connected to another that will be your wireless server.

David Taylor · Answer

It's in the config when you run it in client mode.

John Navas · Answer

[POSTED TO  - REPLY ON USENET PLEASE]Wireless client wired by (short) Ethernet to a wireless access point (bridge)for your house.

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