Wireless repeater

Also, some wireless network interface controllers (WNIC)s optionally support operating in such a mode.

Wireless repeaters are commonly used to improve signal range and strength within homes and small offices.

Since only one wireless device can transmit at once, wireless transmissions are doubled (router to the repeater and then repeater to the client versus just router to the client), and so: Furthermore, the quality of the connection to an extender is generally worse than if connected to the host access point.

An older range extender will not be able to repeat the signal of a newer generation router.

For example, an older range extender that supports WEP and WPA will not be able to boost a WPA2-encrypted signal from a router.