“Setup Will I be able to set this device up without physical access to the router. I share the internet as part of the condo complex and do not have access to restart the router.”
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Set up of the extender is done on your computer and I did not need access to the router but if the network is passkey protected you will need to have the password.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes. I set these up by connecting a laptop with a cable and my wireless off. That way my laptop logs onto the extender only and in just a few steps using the wizard, you hunt for signals using a web page just like you log any other device onto your existing router or any WiFi connection available you have access to and the password. The device finishes it setup and basically labels your existing WiFi name with (Your WiFi)+_EXT so you now can find it and use the exact same password. It evens uses the same network gateway so you can find the other devices on your network like you did on the router directly.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes! I did have to access my router settings online to change the password to something without special characters, but other than that, access to the router is not needed.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes I think so. They do not have to physically be together.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You do not need physical access to the router, as no reboot is required, you do need to be in an area that has wi-fi signal from said router. The only question would be whether they have any mac address restrictions setup on their router, if they do, then it might be difficult to get the extender to connect.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, it should pick up the wireless signal and amplify it. Best Buy Mobile and Connectivity Specialist, Kraig
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