Need Repeater for DIR 655

[JoJo]

Hi Everyone,
I recently had to replace my wireless router, which I did with the DIR 655 which works great, however, my old dlink repeater does not work with the new router and I need to find a replacement solution. Dlink does not make a repeater for this router however they do sell the dlink DAP 1353 repeater but for some reason it is not sold in US. Do you suppose if I purchased several in Mexico would they work here?

I am on a cable modem and my network consists of;
2 N imac's (one is in another building 200' away)
1 B imac
1 B powerbook
1 B ibook

I also read in a dlink press release that there is a Q3 release of a device that pushes the modem signal through your cable coax to any coax outlet. Any thoughts on this? I would love to solve this with a couple of repeaters if possible.

Thoughts? Thanks in advance/
JoJo

 

[Madwand]

You could try running DD-WRT on a compatible draft-n router for this functionality. You need to be careful about the hardware model and revision. The DD-WRT site has the details.

 

[thiggins]

The DIR-655 does not support repeating and doesn't support any alternative firmwares.

 

[JoJo]

Thank you, Madwand and Tim,
Do you think the repeaters in Mexico (DAP 1353) will work in US? This repeater works with my DIR 655 router, and I believe that Mexico is now on same electrical voltage as US. Should work, no?

I looked up Linksys Powerline ethernet bridge. Thanks for that. Do you prefer that vrs. coax adapter solution?

JoJo

 

[thiggins]

The DAP-1353 is not a repeater, it's an access point. You would need to connect it via Ethernet to the DIR-655 in order to extend range.

The D-Link DXN-321 kit is not out yet as far as I can tell.

You could try powerline networking, but 200' might be a bit far for it to work.

 

[JoJo]

The spec sheet for DAP-1353 shows one of the operation modes as AP Repeater. Am I reading this wrong?

 

[thiggins]

You're not reading it wrong. It's just incorrect. Or at least in conflict with the User Manual. I see no sign of repeating support in the manual.

 

[JoJo]

Thanks Tim,
I understand that there is a v2 manual and firmware on D-Link's Eu site, Germany I believe. But this is above my pay grade. So, I guess laying some cable is only option unless I wait for D-Link Coax adapter...
I could be back in business if I purchased a 624 router, but I hate to invest in G and B at this point. Why, oh why do you suppose there is no repeater option available?
JoJo

 

[thiggins]

Why, oh why do you suppose there is no repeater option available?

Probably not much of a priority, given all the other stuff that they are trying to get working.
BTW, the following draft 11n products that I have tested support WDS bridging/repeating:
Apple Airport Extreme (MB053LLA)
Trendnet 300Mbps Wireless N Gigabit Gaming Router (TEW-633GR)
Netgear RangeMax Dual-Band Wireless N Router (WNDR3300)
Netgear RangeMax NEXT Wireless N Router (WNR834Bv2)
D-Link Xtreme N Duo Wireless Bridge / Access Point (DAP-1522)