As a digital signal travels down a network cable or through the air, it gradually gets weaker.

To increased the distance of the signal you need a device that can receive the signal and then resend it at full strength. The TV and radio industry have used this for years to ensure that national radio stations can be received all over the UK.

Wireless Repeaters are easy to confuse with bridges, and some access points and bridges include a repeater mode that allows the device to receive a signal from another access point and repeat it to adapters or other access points within its range.

However, some bridges are capable only of talking to other bridges.

If you are considering purchasing a wireless repeater check the features to ensure that it meets your needs and is compatible with what you have already.

Check:

• The price of your wireless repeater to make sure you get the best deal [compare wireless repeaters]
• Is it compatible with your other repeaters and wireless access points?
• Can you change the antenna or does it have an external antenna socket?
• Does it include both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint modes?

Check the prices of wireless network repeaters from a number of brands