D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G710 High Speed 2.4GHz Wireless Range Extender
54 Mbps

Configuring the DWL-710 required some head-scratching because the instructions are poorly written and confusing. However, once you succeed, the device works great, creating excellent network signal strength throughout my large house with plaster walls.
 
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I'm using the extender in a 2400 sq. ft house. The router is on the middle level and I don't get the best signal strength on the upper floor. Once installed, signal strength has improved from 'low-good' to a consistent 'excellent'. The extender is located on the upper level, appx 40 ft (line of sight) away from the router. I'm using this extender with a D-LINK DI-624 Rev C router. The startup was quick and the extender immediately recognized the router. 2 things to note. 1. Just be sure you have updated firmware on this router as it needs a minimum of 2.50 or else it may drop. 2. If your router is set for 'auto' on channel, manually pick a channel on the router before proceeding with the wizard. The setup wizard on the extender was pretty straight forward and worked quickly and well. I'm using a D-LINK AIR-PLUS USB G132 adapter on the workstation. I've found that if you set up a wireless system that its best to keep all the components in the same product family.
 
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I live in a big house (3 floors + basement). My wireless router located in basement and most of desktops connected through the wire located there. The problem I always had with my laptop which I'd like to use in the bedroom on a third floor. I've changed a few of routers hoping that new technology has extended range, however this was not the case. Signal strenght was either "very low" or "not connected". Now with this exteder DWL-G710 I have perfect reception all over the house as well as on a backyard. I've read a lot of reviews for these item before I bought it and the only one negative issue was mentioned - confusing installation instruction. This is true. I am computer professional, however I did not understand anything while reading the instruction. By some reason D-Link people decided to mention much more things than it necessary for successful installation. Reading of this instruction became borring after first 20-25 seconds. I resolved this problem and I'd like to share with you how to avoid confusion. When installing the extendor, do everything that shown in a booklet, but do not go deep into details. Don't try to understand - just do it. Always follow the default. Installation takes approximately 2 minutes and the wireless computer immediately catches a new signal (the signal from the extendor). Again, it's a great item, use it and enjoy.
 
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After reading the reviews I finally got it installed. Works great. I agree with the others that the instructions are terrible. After ready the helpful hints from other reviews, it was a cinch to install.
 
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This unit was easy to configure, works well with not problems so far.
 
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My Netgear WGR614v2 router is at the back of the house. There are a number of walls and cabinets between the front and back of the house. I added the DWL-G710 and was able to significantly improve the signal to the two front rooms. I used a D-Link wired router to set up the G710. The DWL-G710 appears a separate wireless network, so I can chose the stronger signal, the router or the range extender.
 
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I had tried everything to imporve reception in my pre-war apartment in NYC - Antenna (3 different kinds), etc. I purchased this range extender - it worked with my Linksys Wireless router and when I had a slight problem called tech support who were terrific in helping me getting things going. Now I can work anywhere. Can't reccomend this product enough!!!!
 
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