With a bridge you can connect different types of networks, e.g. a wireless network and an Ethernet network. A repeater expands the reach of your wireless network, which comes in handy if you have a bad or slow connection in some remote corners of your home or office.
The D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G710 Wireless Range Extender functions as a repeater that increases the wireless signal range in large homes and buildings. This device takes an existing 802.11g wireless signal and repeats it to enable wireless connectivity in the basement, patio, garage or any "dead spot" areas where your original wireless signal could not reach. Transmitting data at up to 54Mbps speed,
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this device is an ideal way to extend the reach of your wireless network.
Operation Range Extension Repeater signals are provided when the DWL-G710 is deployed in conjunction with a wireless router or access point. It can receive signals from router or access point up to 100 meters away, then re-broadcasts the signals to wireless clients beyond the edge of the original network. Range extension of up to 50% of the original network on a 2.4GHz frequency band.
802.11g Wireless Standard Complying to the 802.11g WLAN standard, the DWL-G710 provides speeds of up to 54Mbps and is an ideal solution for bandwidth intensive wireless applications at home and office. It is also backward compatible with 802.11b standard wireless devices, providing seamless interoperability with the earlier standard equipment. By maintaining compatibility with your existing wireless network equipment, this device lets you upgrade to a higher speed while protecting your past investments in networking. <<<Less
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Data transmission
Data transfer rate (max)
The maximum speed with which data can be transmitted from one device to another.
54 Mbit/s
Networking
Data link protocol
802.11g
Frequency band
2.4 GHz
Networking features
802.11g 2.4GHz
Connectivity
Interface
Interface ports to connect pieces of equipment. USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the most popular wired interface to connect peripherals. USB 2.0 supports speeds up to 480 Mbit/s (USB 1: 12 Mbit/s). The wireless interface FireWire is also known as the IEEE 1394 standard. Enhanced IDE (EIDE)is sometimes referred to as Fast ATA, Fast IDE or ATA-2.
Ethernet 10/100BASE-TX
Connectivity
Connectivity technology
Wireless
I/O ports
An interface on a device to which you can connect another device.