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The tag 'repeater' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Wi-Fi repeaters and their interaction with Windows computers. Topics include identifying whether a device is connected to a router or a repeater, troubleshooting Remote Desktop connections when one laptop is on a repeater, and resolving issues with slow streaming or buffering over a repeater. Users also report problems with Windows automatically connecting to a router instead of a saved repeater profile, and compatibility issues with WDS (Wireless Distribution System) extenders on Windows 7. Additional threads cover using a router as a repeater bridge and general Wi-Fi connectivity problems with repeater setups.
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Windows 10 How to find out if I am Wifi-connected to Router or to Repeater?
The Wifi network here consists of a Router and a Repeater for it. Assume I am sitting with my notebook in the about mid between them. How can I find out if the computer is currently connected to Router or to Repeater? ...without physically touching the devices (e.g. disabling the repeater)? Peter- pstein
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 10 Troubleshooting Remote Desktop Connection Between Two Windows 10 Laptops on Same Network
I have 2 laptops both running Win10pro. Both on the same network, although one is connected via a repeater due to its "remote" location. I can ping one to the other without any issues. Both are connected to the Internet via wifi through one router. I have been trying to use Remote Desktop to...- Adrianfu
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- Replies: 11
- Forum: Windows Help and Support
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Windows 10 WiFi fast download but slow streaming/buffering
My WiFi has fast download (750 bps) but slow streaming/buffering. YouTube videos and other sites' content can only (sometimes) be played at 720p. 720p60 is impossible. NetFlix works okay, after stuttering several times when beginning a show. I have AT&T Elite. My main computer is directly...- kevphil
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- 720p asus at&t buffering download speed ethernet graphics driver home network internet netflix repeater speed test streaming tech support upload speed video quality wifi wireless youtube video
- Replies: 16
- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 WiFi Repeater Profile won't save password / Router profile won't delete
When I set up this computer I connected to my wifi router at the other end of the house, but due to the distance I got poor connectivity and performance. So I purchased a wifi repeater and positioned it nearer to this computer. I disconnected from the router and connected to the new repeater...- pfilios
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- Replies: 3
- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 Windows 7 and WDS weirdness
Having a very strange issue with Windows Seven machines and connecting to a wireless network with range extended via WDS. The scenario - shared accommodation with internet access provided via wireless. Base station is an Airport Extreme, with Airport Expresses used to expand net coverage...- SoulsCollective
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- airport extreme dongle netbook network repeater signal strength troubleshooting wds windows 7 wireless
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- Forum: Windows Networking
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Windows 7 WIFI problems with Linksys
Just wanted to know if anyone else has been having problems remaining connected to a linksys WRT54G or GS or GSL anything of the sort, really. Mine keeps dropping the connection even if i'm 2 ft away. Granted I am using HEAVILY modified router firmwear, but nonetheless... it's a stable release...- ldkoi
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- bridge connection firmware laptop linksys network repeater router wifi wrt54g
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Windows Networking