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September 15th, 2017, 02:51 PM
#1
What am i
I have a tp-link wireless access point and I want to use it to pick up a signal from the next door house.
When configuring it, do I choose AP mode, Client mode or what?
Thanks - rev
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September 15th, 2017, 03:58 PM
#2
Model number?
Assuming you have permission from the next door house, you'd use probably use Client mode. Clients connect to APs.
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September 15th, 2017, 10:14 PM
#3
Thsnks, what's confusing is my tp-link is described, called, a wireless access point. So how can I be an access point and a client?
The client mode requires two units, send and receive so I chose 'bridge with access point' for the config and I was able to see the neighbors network,2 bars. My laptop will get me 2bars so I need to change the beam width or whatever you call it.
I've heard that a wide span doesn't reach as far and you can narrow it (somehow) for greater range - can you confirm? How is it done?
Thanks!
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September 15th, 2017, 10:23 PM
#4
Yes, the narrower the beam the further it can reach.
EXAMPLE: using a reflector on a tp-link
https://www.cnx-software.com/2011/09...router-signal/
Or replace your antennas with higher dB antennas, what I did for son-in-law.
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September 15th, 2017, 11:04 PM
#5
I thought there was a parameter in the config page that allows you to specify a narrower beam?
I didn't notice it this time but it may called something else, like Distance.
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September 15th, 2017, 11:19 PM
#6
A Wireless bridge is basically acting like a middleman, like a repeater. You didn't give us the model number or the list of options.
I thought there was a parameter in the config page that allows you to specify a narrower beam?
I've never seen such a thing. To change the beam, it would either mean replacing the antenna or doing something like that beer can trick.
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September 16th, 2017, 09:28 AM
#7
To change the beam, it would either mean replacing the antenna or doing something like that beer can trick.
That is the only legal way to do it.
Antenna theory, , when you add 3dB you double the power.
Examples: Scroll and look at the options available.
https://www.amazon.com/Yagi-WiFi-Ant.../dp/B008Z4DNFC
This is what I would try first.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0039ORBLK..._t1_B008Z4DNFC
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September 16th, 2017, 07:45 PM
#8
I found the distance setting in the configuration page, its called 'Distance Setting'
I got the unit up higher and used the antenna optimizer utility and it all works.
Thanks to all!
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September 16th, 2017, 08:52 PM
#9
Those settings are most unusual. Never have seen them before myself.
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September 16th, 2017, 09:07 PM
#10
From what I saw, that affects the ACK timeout, not the actual beam.
http://www.tp-link.com/no/faq-907.html
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September 17th, 2017, 10:38 AM
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