Can I use an Access Point to receive Wifi signal, and distribute it wirelessly and wirely at the same time?

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Hello all..


I have two networks in two buildings. network (A) is connected to the internet via wireless ADSL router. network (B) has both ethernet and wifi PC's, and no internet.
The wifi signal of the ADSL router (A) can reach (B), but it's TOO weak(one bar), the connection won't hold.

Q1. Can I put an access point at network (B) to receive the wifi signal from the ADSL router at network (A), and then distribute it to the wireless and wired PC's on (B)?? can APs do that?
Q2. Will the AP receive the signal well, even though it is weak.


My current ADSL wireless router: Dlink DSL-2730U
The AP I'd like to buy: TP-Link TL-WA701N

Note: I know that there might be other network setups that could be more efficient. but I want to know about THIS setup.

thanks in advance
 
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While I am no pro on networking, this answer may help you.

What you need to connect the buildings is called a client bridge. You have a wifi device installed with line of site on the outside of each building to bridge the air in between. From there, you can put whatever wired or wireless networking equipment you want on the B network. Advantages over a regular router is that these sit outside the interference of the building walls and are highly directional so the wifi can span more distance.

Look at these for an idea.

http://www.engeniustech.com/business/Directory/business-networking/outdoor-access-points-client-bridges_c89_m331/

Another manufacturer with similar equipment is Ubiquiti networks

http://www.ubnt.com/unifi
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While I am no pro on networking, this answer may help you.

What you need to connect the buildings is called a client bridge. You have a wifi device installed with line of site on the outside of each building to bridge the air in between. From there, you can put whatever wired or wireless networking equipment you want on the B network. Advantages over a regular router is that these sit outside the interference of the building walls and are highly directional so the wifi can span more distance.

Look at these for an idea.

http://www.engeniustech.com/business/Directory/business-networking/outdoor-access-points-client-bridges_c89_m331/

Another manufacturer with similar equipment is Ubiquiti networks

http://www.ubnt.com/unifi
 
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Pooneil's answer would be a better way to do what you want, but I see you asked specifically about what you are trying to do. So I will try to answer your questions without recommending another solution.

Q1. Can I put an access point at network (B) to receive the wifi signal from the ADSL router at network (A), and then distribute it to the wireless and wired PC's on (B)?? can APs do that?
Answer: The answer is some AP's and routers (and even extenders) can do this. The TP-Link TL-WA701N can do this.
Q2. Will the AP receive the signal well, even though it is weak.
Answer: Most likely not. It might get a little bit better signal, but not enough to be usable as an extender. Generally if the signal is too weak for a client device, it is too weak for an extender. Extenders like that need to be located somewhere between the original wireless AP and your clients so that it can get good signal from the AP and good signal to your clients.

I would look for other ways of doing what you want. There are some that should do it well for less than $200.
 
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Yes you can use Wifi Extenders to increase wifi signals or wifi boosters.....

any ways...using Wifi in all the home is not much safe for you please see Advantages and Disadvantages of Wi-Fi

 
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