WiFi Repeater Installation

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creeker180

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Have 2 computers connected to the internet. One is hard wired to the router and the other is WiFi.
Because of where the router is located (basement), I find that, when I have the laptop in my bedroom, the signal is weak. I bought a WiFi repeater which I like to install. I have been following the instructions that came with the unit and I am having problems.
I have tried to install the unit wirelessly and also with the RJ45 cable that came with it. The network recognizes the device but when I go to the web browser and type in http::/192.168.10.1 I cannot get to the login screen that would let me finish the installation.
I am not a computer expert at all and would appreciate all the help I can get. For instance, should I be installing the WiFi repeater on the computer that is hard wired to the router or should I be trying it on the laptop. Up until now, I have been trying to install it on the laptop with no luck.
Please help, rb.
 
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I would suspect you hook it to either but I really don't know how the device works.

Although its not the answer you want the best bet is to read the installation instructions that came with the device. The best I could hope to do was read the same material and then try to tell you what I read. Most the manuals have nice pictures in them. If you have lost it most manufactures have copies on their web sites.
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bill001g

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It varies a little bit from brand to brand but most you hook a PC directly to it with cable to configure it. The tricky thing is you many times must change the IP to one that is valid on your network and once you do you have to start using that new ip to access the device.

I hope you are aware it will not help you at all if your plan is to install this device in the same room as your PC you really need to place it about half way between the router and your room
 
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creeker180

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Thanks Bill for your quick reply. As I said before I am not a computer expert so I need a little more help.
Do I hook up the repeater to the PC that is hard wired to the router or do I hook it up to my WiFi laptop or does it matter which one.
How do I change the IP address. Which one is the valid one, the router or the repeater. I would appreciate it very much if you can sort of walk me through it. I know it's easy for you but for me it's complicated at this time. Thanks again
 
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bill001g

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I would suspect you hook it to either but I really don't know how the device works.

Although its not the answer you want the best bet is to read the installation instructions that came with the device. The best I could hope to do was read the same material and then try to tell you what I read. Most the manuals have nice pictures in them. If you have lost it most manufactures have copies on their web sites.
 
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creeker180

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Still having trouble installing my WIFI Repeater.
I followed the instructions that came with the unit and still am unable to do it.
I have a couple of questions:
1. What is the best way to install it: wirelessly or connect it with the RJ45 cable that came with the repeater?
2. If wirelessly, do I install it on the desktop computer that is hardwired to the router or do I do it on the laptop computer?
3. If I use the RJ45 cable to connect the Repeater, do I connect it to the Router which is located in the basement, the laptop computer or the desktop computer upstairs? Also do I install it on the desktop or the laptop.

Again, I don't have too much computer experience so any help I can get it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again, Russ
 
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