Using 3100SN with Powerline

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jaknife
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Using 3100SN with Powerline

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Is it possible to have the 3100SN connected to a Powerline using ethernet so it will then act as a range extender from the router?

Where I want to plug in the 3100SN is a bit too far away from the router for a strong signal.
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Re: Using 3100SN with Powerline

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jaknife wrote:Is it possible to have the 3100SN connected to a Powerline using ethernet so it will then act as a range extender from the router?

Where I want to plug in the 3100SN is a bit too far away from the router for a strong signal.
As powerline/homeplugs bridge a connection it should fine
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Re: Using 3100SN with Powerline

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Thanks, what would be the best setting on the 3100SN, i.e. Lazy etc?
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Re: Using 3100SN with Powerline

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jaknife wrote:Thanks, what would be the best setting on the 3100SN, i.e. Lazy etc?
If it has a Ethernet connection, there is no need to use WDS or AP client, it should work like a normal access point only. (if you do setup WDS etc, this will create a loop in your network, as the device already has a Ethernet connection from the main router)
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Re: Using 3100SN with Powerline

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Thanks for your help but no experience with this.

So just connect it and leave default settings?
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Re: Using 3100SN with Powerline

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jaknife wrote:Thanks for your help but no experience with this.

So just connect it and leave default settings?
Yep connect it with a Ethernet cable and configure the wireless settings eg security ssid etc
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Re: Using 3100SN with Powerline

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Great, appreciate your help.
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