A:AnswerThe TL-WR902AC provides portable, versatile WiFi networking capabilities; however it does not provide its own Internet service/connection.
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A:AnswerNo, the TL-WR902AC does not provide its own Internet service. If you require Internet connectivity, the TL-WR902AC needs to be set up in a mode that works in conjunction with your existing Internet source.
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A:AnswerYou can use it anywhere you have power to plug it in and an existing network to connect to. If you are asking if it will provide you with an internet connection where none exists, then the answer is no. This is just a router than connects to an existing internet connection/network through a cable or wi-fi and then shares that connection with other devices using wi-fi.
A:AnswerIn short - not likely. WiFi extenders work by repeating the signal they receive from the source. If your source signal is poor or intermittent in your area, the extender will receive and repeat said signal if placed in the same area. To benefit from a WiFi extender, ideally, it should be placed in an area where the source signal is sufficiently strong; yet far enough from it to extend its range.
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A:AnswerThe router provides a WiFi signal, but it does not generate its own Internet connection. If you are referring to Internet when you say "WiFi", then no - you must connect the router to an existing Internet source before it can provide WiFi Internet connectivity.
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A:AnswerYes. You won’t have any limitations with a carrier. It would not apply in this scenario as you’re connecting devices over standard wired and wireless networking protocols.
A:AnswerI hope this helps answer your question;
The device has a generic password set at the factory. DO NOT KEEP THIS PASSWORD - DO NOT USE THIS PASSWORD BEYOND AS NEEDED TO SET THE DEVICE UP - ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOU ASSIGN THE DEVICE A PASSWORD ONLY YOU KNOW - THE PASSWORD YOU ASSIGN THE DEVICE WILL REPLACE THE PASSWORD THE DEVICE HAS FROM THE FACTORY - IF YOU FORGET THE PASSWORD YOU ASSIGNED TO THE DEVICE, THE FACTORY PASSWORD CAN BE RECOVERED AND PUT BACK INTO SERVICE VIA A HARD RESET OF THE DEVICE - MAKE SURE YOU PROVIDE A NEW PASSWORD FOR THE DEVICE AFTER A HARD RESET.
THIS DEVICE REQUIRES ACCESS TO AN INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER, I.S.P. TO FUNCTION. THE INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER, I.S.P., PROVIDES THE GATEWAY, OR DOORWAY, TO THE WORLD WIDE WEB AKA; THE INTERNET, AKA; CONNECTED WORLD, AKA; INTERNET OF THINGS. The I.S.P. provides internet service, (SIGNAL), to this doorway, gateway, access to the internet with equipment built to their specifications. The I.S.P. can provide their equipment, or you can purchase your own equipment built to the providers specifications, the equipment allows you to have an account with the I.S.P., and monitored access to the I.S.P.'s internet service signal/feed and data management/dispatch/delivery equipment for which you will pay a monthly fee. All Mainstream Cellular service providers, are also I.S.P.'s and allow you to carry the internet with you via your smartphone. This all said, its my opinion based on personal experience, 98% of the time you do not need, and will have no use for, a device such as this. This device can connect to EXISTING INTERNET SERVICE. INTERNET SERVICE THAT IS ALREADY ESTABLISHED WITH AN I.S.P., AND TO WHOM THE CONNECTED CLIENT OF THIS I.S.P. PAYS A MONTHLY FEE FOR THEIR CONNECTION, LEVEL OF SERVICE, AND POSSIBLY EQUIPMENT. THE ONLY THING THIS DEVICE DOES, IF YOU HAVE THE INTERNET CLIENTS PERMISSION, IS ESTABLISH A WIRELESS RELAY CONNECTION TO THAT CLIENTS WIRELESS BROADCAST I.S.P. CONNECTION. If you travel, use public WIFI, this device will enhance the pre-established WIFI signal to that I.S.P. Clients connection to the internet via that clients pre-established WIFI router's broadcast signal. If you find yourself in a Motel on a single floor plan where the office is the center, two wings of rooms extending to the left and right of center, and the Office is the location of the I.S.P. connection and WIFI Broadcast signal. That signal may not be strong enough in the end rooms to ensure a stable internet connection, this device may be able to reliably connect to that WIFI signal, and amplify it so that your Laptop can connect. The biggest advantage to this device, the reason for having one, it's protection of your computer and the data it holds inside. Simply put, this is the brick wall between all the people using the motels WIFI I.S.P. connection, and your laptop. All those other people have to get through this device, before they can start snooping around inside your laptop. If the existing pre-established WIFI I.S.P. connections is overloaded with too many users, this device can't do anything to fix that. This device is not capable of providing internet in the absence of a PRE-EXISTING fee based I.S.P., internet connection. Even so called free access public WIFI, at the point where that WIFI signal originates, the I.S.P. connection/access, somebody is getting a bill for that service. This device will only connect to wireless internet service if you have the permission and logon credentials to use that service.
I use it to communicate with my Vehicle's 3 onboard computer networks. From my home office, to my Vehicle in the driveway, I can reprogram vehicle systems attached to any one of the 12 vehicle computer modules that the vehicle manufacturer allows me to access and manipulate. Primarily convenience, comfort, visibility, and sensors that alert the driver to potential hazards. As well as run various vehicle system diagnostics, and engine diagnostic procedures. As long as I have a signal to my smartphone, I have internet access.
Lastly, if you think you can use this to make an end run around mom and dads restrictions regarding your use of the residential WIFI, think again. This device does not hide well, and certainly not in plain sight. Besides, we will most certainly know about it, the problem for you is, how much we know, and for how long we knew it!
Hope this helps a little.
