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Welcome to Part 2 of Tom's Hardware's 2010 Holiday Gift Guide. This second installment is geared toward the folks who want to buy components that stand alone as respectable gifts--call them the add-ons to go with the complete machines we built last wee...
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Netgear's Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender (WN2000RPT) is a piece of networking equipment that serves just one purpose: to boost and extend the range of a wireless signal in a network. The easy to set up Universal Wi-Fi Range Extender lists at $90.00, bu...
Easy setup. Extends range as advertised. Additional Ethernet ports for connecting devices.
Quirky behavior in interface. Factory reset took time to take effect. Could not get back into interface after configuration.
Need to boost your Wi-Fi signal? Netgear's Universal Wi-Fi Extender can help, if you don't mind a few quirks. Buy it now...
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hardwaregeeks.com Updated: 2011-10-04 00:52:21
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I recently got my hands on the WN2000RPT which is a Universal Wi-Fi Range extender. Basically it locates a Wi-Fi Signal and extends it. I personally used it in my home to boost the Wi-Fi signal to the huge dead spot I had in my bedroom and it worked...
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Many products designed to stretch your wireless network's range have passed across the SNB test bench. Most don't deliver anywhere near what they promise, or require a router supporting WDS, or are near impossible to set up, or all the above. So I ca...
Supports 300 Mbps maximum link rate, Good setup wizard, Can be used as repeater or bridge, Doesn't require WDS...
2.4 GHz only, Can't be used as access point, Might not help much...
Easy-to-use dual-stream 802.11n wireless repeater / bridge with built-in four-port switch...
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toptenreviews.com Updated: 2012-03-03 01:11:29
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The Netgear WN2000RPT is one of two Wi-Fi boosters Netgear offers. This model is packed with features that help the user quickly and easily connect the wireless repeater to the current wireless network. It also has four Ethernet ports for connecting wi...
This Wi-Fi booster has an easy setup and lasting results...
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gadgetreview.com Updated: 2014-02-08 01:20:49
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Rating:You've just moved into a new house or apartment, and now comes the tedious task of moving your modem from place to place in order to see where you'll get signal everywhere and if you've got cable internet, you could be stuck with a very limited ran...
Very small form factor that takes up next to no wall space, Extremely easy to set up and get running, Works exactly as advertised – something rare in these days'...
Like a normal router, the number of walls and floors it has to go through severely drops it's performance, Would be nice if it had a passthrough electrical outlet for houses with a limited number of plugs, Price might make some people consider just buying...
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This article is from HWM's May 2011 issue. There are various types of network extenders designed to eliminate Wi-Fi dead spots, including Powerline alternatives touted by brands like Netgear and Aztech. On the other hand, the Netgear WN2000RPT should...
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