The Edimax EW-7438RPn Mini Wi-Fi Extender is a Wi-Fi extender with built-in power adapter in a compact design which can be plugged directly into an electrical outlet. The ES-7438RPn Mini comes with an intuitive iOS & Android smartphone companion app for controlling the Wi-Fi schedule and guest network. Convenient placement allows you to increase the signal coverage of your Wi-Fi network for better Wi-Fi quality. Featuring smart iQ Setup, installation is quick and easy and the EW-7438RPn Mini features 3-in-1 Wi-Fi extender, access point or wireless bridge operating modes. Just configure the mode you need for your network environment.
A quick and cheap fix to eliminate Wi-Fi Deadspots, easy to set-up via the EdiRange Free App available for Android/iOS
17 comments
oUkTuRkEyIII
19 Jul 161#1
Nice, been looking for one of these.
Will drop into CCL tomorrow for one.
lucyferror
19 Jul 16#2
Can I use it to extend my wifi (better coverage) AND to plug a network printer using LAN cable at same time?
xela333 to lucyferror
20 Jul 161#3
Hmm, difficult to tell as it says wireless extender or wireless bridge.
andreasuk
20 Jul 16#4
your being sarcastic
terayon00
20 Jul 16#5
Yes he is.
The plain answer is YES. THE MAN FOR DELMOTE SAYS YES
nanuek
20 Jul 161#6
This is either "Wi-Fi extender" which receives the existing WiFi and forwards it on (no cables, slower speed) or "Access Point" which takes a cable from your router and forwards it as WiFi (cable required, faster speeds). This is "Wireless Bridge" which receives the existing WiFi and forwards it on via the cable. This would require the device to be operating as as a "Wireless Extender" and "Wireless Bridge" at the same time. The blurb on CCL is unclear about whether it can do this. The Edimax website for the product doesn't show a scenario where it is doing both. You might have to scour the Amazon reviews to see if someone mentions doing what you're after.
steevie_b
20 Jul 161#7
I got one of these from amazon (£13.63) delivered Monday and it cannot function as a wireless extender and bridge at the same time.
VDisillusioned to steevie_b
20 Jul 16#8
Is it any good? Easy to configure? Good signal? I'm tempted to buy a couple to use as wireless extenders with ethernet connections.
imrank123
20 Jul 16#9
Configures through the free app - really easy to setup
Loathecliff
20 Jul 16#10
Has anyone ever tried one of these extenders at the end of a 30m. extension lead? -- Did it work?
pibpob to Loathecliff
23 Jul 16#13
Mains or ethernet lead, it should work fine with either.
Petetobin to Loathecliff
23 Jul 16#14
You do know it's not a Power Line unit don't you? It will only work at the end of a 30m extension if it can still pick up your wifi signal.
officeroring
23 Jul 16#11
I'm using powerline adapter to run cctv network cameras around my grounds and there over 60m away, no issues, what I would say is powerline adapters don't like plug in chargers on the same ring main.
pibpob to officeroring
23 Jul 16#12
Probably depends on how good the EMI filtering is in said chargers; the cheaper they are, the worse it's likely to be.
Loathecliff
24 Jul 16#15
Oh :disappointed:
Thxs. No, I didn't know. I get thoroughly confused by these things.
Loathecliff, at the leading edge of pcm tech. ..... 40 yrs ago :disappointed:
Petetobin
24 Jul 16#16
In answer to the question you thought you were asking, I have run a Power Line wifi adapter at the end of a 50m cable extender very successfully. This is what you need
![Fresh Breakfast Meat Box (Using code) @ Campbells Meat [Haggis / Lorne Sausage / Bacon / Black Pudding & More]](/images/topics/208684_1.jpg)
![[Xbox One] Q. u. b. e: Director's Cut on Deals with Gold](/images/topics/208716_1.jpg)
Opening post
A quick and cheap fix to eliminate Wi-Fi Deadspots, easy to set-up via the EdiRange Free App available for Android/iOS
17 comments
Will drop into CCL tomorrow for one.
Hmm, difficult to tell as it says wireless extender or wireless bridge.
The plain answer is YES. THE MAN FOR DELMOTE SAYS YES
This is "Wireless Bridge" which receives the existing WiFi and forwards it on via the cable.
This would require the device to be operating as as a "Wireless Extender" and "Wireless Bridge" at the same time. The blurb on CCL is unclear about whether it can do this. The Edimax website for the product doesn't show a scenario where it is doing both. You might have to scour the Amazon reviews to see if someone mentions doing what you're after.
Thxs. No, I didn't know. I get thoroughly confused by these things.
Loathecliff, at the leading edge of pcm tech. ..... 40 yrs ago :disappointed:
TP-LINK TL-WPA4220KIT AV500 Powerline 300 M Wi-Fi Extender/Wi-Fi Booster/Hotspot with Two Ethernet Ports, Starter Kit/Twin Pack (Easy Configuration, Wi-Fi Clone for Smartphone/Tablets/Laptop) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DHB2T44/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_LoiLxb7QXBKHQ