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hulls
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linking across two routers

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but here goes.
My son has ensconced himself in the shed, and wants to use the wifi, but it's a bit too far down the garden.  I am using the new D Link router supplied by PN, but have my old Belkin sitting in a cupboard.
Can I set up the Belkin to effectively extend the range of the D Link?  Undecided
John
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Re: linking across two routers

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Can I set up the Belkin to effectively extend the range of the D Link? 

If you mean wirelessly using WDS, then I doubt it!
If you could run a CAT5 cable between the two routers then yes.

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hulls
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Re: linking across two routers

That's a pity  Embarrassed  I'd hoped to be able to link across them.  Running a cable to the shed is possible, but the point was to avoid that.  I suppose I could run a cable to the Belkin and place it as close as possible (so that I don't have to run a cable outside).
Is there any other way to boost the signal from the DLInk?
John
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Re: linking across two routers

If you have power in the shed have you thought about powerline adapters?
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Is there any other way to boost the signal from the DLInk?

Does it have an external aerial connector ?  Sometimes a decent aerial can give a reasonable improvement...

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hulls
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Re: linking across two routers

Yes - the shed has power, how do the power line adapters work?
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Re: linking across two routers

you plug one in near the router and one in the shed and the power cables are used as a network.
Have a look at http://www.broadbandbuyer.co.uk/default_ShopGroup.asp?ShopGroupID=61
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