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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Those settings are most unusual. Never have seen them before myself.

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    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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    Possible help
    http://en.data-alliance.net/antennas-directional/
    http://en.data-alliance.net/top-tips-wifi/

    Designed and built many a antenna but nothing this small.

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