iOS 8 Wi-Fi problems

I saw advert for a wifi extender (Huawei WS322). It looks like it picks up existing wireless signal - and it says it can be 'daisy-chained' over a distance. It is simply wireless, not wired (although an ethernet cable can be plugged in to one of the extension devices)

Not sure if link will work, but the full details are on

http://download-c.huawei.com/download/downloadCenter?downloadId=26778&version=49 296&siteCode=sg

So in your opinion will it actually be any benefit?

I may receive some form of compensation, financial or otherwise, from my recommendation or link.

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I suggest that you try it for yourself, no need to repeat what I said earlier.

Also, when linking directly to a download please warn people first, unintended downloads are how bad things happen.

Wobbly, I have looked at the manual you linked (yes, the link works) and my own 2 cents follow.

The Huawei looks like a nice device. It offers 3 modes and you are likely considering it for the Repeater Mode (not Router Mode). Is that correct? If so, an extender or repeater can only "extend" whatever signal it gets at the point where it is connected to an outlet for power, i.e, if you place it close enough to the main router and at this point you are still getting a reasonably strong signal, the extender will "extend" or "repeat" that signal level further. If you place it far enough from the router such that the extender is only seeing a weak signal, all it can do is repeat or extend that weak signal. So placement is critical. Whether it will be of benefit to you or not is hard to tell. It could very well extend your signal further if your main router signal drops quickly from the point the Huawei is powered.

If your house was wired with Ethernet, a second AP connected to the main router by CAT 5/6 would be far preferable. That will provide additional coverage in a large house and this is what I have in mine. If you do not have Ethernet cabling, you could try Ethernet Over Power Lines Adapters instead like the one below:

http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-Powerline-Wireless-Extender-PLWK400/dp/B0087O6AQE/ ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=144…

TP Link and others also sell similar devices, maybe even better. I am familiar with the Linksys since I own one. I am actually "C", the reviewer voted "most helpful" on Amazon and I suggest you read my review there for the "good" and also the "caveats". When these units work, the work great!! and will provide a second AP at a far location with good strength. The only drawback is that they may not work across certain circuit breakers or sub-panels as I described in my review. Cisco who used to own the Linksys line (now Belkin) stated that they work 90% of the time - they worked in my case. I am not using this unit any longer in preference for another router set up as AP only behind the main router (would need Ethernet throughout which I have).

I am in Texas and I am able to buy from Amazon Prime with a 30 day return thus able to try any unit. If you can do the same you could try either of the above, I would recommend the Linksys first and then the Huawei - if they do not work, return them... They also make Ethernet Over RG6 Adapters if your home is wired as such.

Sorry to have bothered you. Yes you had given some information but I had hoped for your expert opinion (as you claim to be an expert) before I bought the product

Obviously I was mistaken

My opinion is exactly the same as it was in my prior post, if you don't understand (and elcpu provided a more detailed but identical answer) I can't help you. Answering the same question the same way twice is a waste of space.

Buy the product, take it back if it does not work the way you want it to, this is not rocket science.

Thanks for your advice, the comment in Csound1's prior post suggested using a wifi extender might not give any benefit so before spending on something that might waste my money I was just after clarification, which you have given

And I wasn't aware that I needed to give a warning of a link to a manufacturers site (which Csound1 added to his comment). I expect I will now be reported for violating the TOU (and so will you as I can't see a warning in your post)

Don't quote references to my posts.

It states that if you extend a wifi network at or near the edge of its range you will get an extended version of a bad signal, same as elcpu states but with less hand holding.

As for not warning when posting a direct download link, it's good manners to do so. (elcpu did not post a direct download link so I am not sure (as ever) what you are talking about)

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Thank you for your post, glad that mine added some "clarification". I doubt that my link will be an issue, it is not a "download" link, yours was. The difference is that mine just referred you to a webpage whereas your link actually downloaded the manual to my Mac. I knew this before I clicked on it as I looked at the link. I personally did not mind (I have since deleted the download) as I trusted the Huawei site but this could indeed be a problem and also a spoof with a virus. Coming from you I had no fears. Nonetheless it would be far better to link to a manufacturer site, not an actual download.

At least you appreciate that I, probably like a lot of people who post on here, are not as technically competent as the experts. I wasn't aware of the difference - my link was from a product advert I saw giving details of the wifi extender that I thought Csound1 (as the wifi expert) could check if the claims were valid. Your explanation was comprehensive and what I was looking for, so thanks for "hand holding" !

Just had pop-up that ios9.1 is available. Anyone downloaded yet, and is everything still OK (hate to install & find problems)?

Yes, I know there is no mention of Wi-Fi !

baldy1983 wrote:

Just had pop-up that ios9.1 is available. Anyone downloaded yet, and is everything still OK (hate to install & find problems)?

Yes, I know there is no mention of Wi-Fi !

This thread is about iOS8. Start your own thread for your own issues and questions.

Pete

If I remember correctly on another thread elcpu mentioned IOS 9 took care of his wifi problems. Unfortunately I don't on which thread he said it.

Do you know what I want to update at the Apple Watch app