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Old 02-28-2024, 02:29 AM   #1
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How to use a raspberry pi to do a Wireless Signal Repeater ?


Hello,

How to use a raspberry pi to do a Wireless Signal Repeater ?

The signal get less and less, after 10 meters. ... A pi would be great solution.


Kind regards
 
Old 02-28-2024, 02:58 AM   #2
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google is your friend
https://blog.balena.io/turn-a-raspbe...t-or-repeater/
 
Old 02-28-2024, 03:02 AM   #3
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Why not get a dedicated wireless range extender?
 
Old 02-28-2024, 03:23 AM   #4
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Why not get a dedicated wireless range extender?
a PI, raspberry is portable and multifunctional
 
Old 02-28-2024, 04:19 AM   #5
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I would be on the side of the dedicated repeater.

Raspberry pis or other SBCs seem to be at the heart of every 'Heath Robinson' type device these days. Fine as a hobby project. But otherwise, just buy one.
 
  


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