Extending Wifi over BT Infinity

Recently got BT infinity in our 3 storey house. Router is in the middle floor and main iMac on the ground floor. We are getting inconsistent signal downstairs due to the cement floors above we believe, so looking to stabilise and amplify the wifi signal. Would the like of a Netgear WN2000RPT Universal WiFi Range Extender work with the BT hub? Already use network plugs for the xbox and ps3 but cant for the iMac due to its location. help greatly appreciated

Antlaff wrote:
Recently got BT infinity in our 3 storey house. Router is in the middle floor and main iMac on the ground floor. We are getting inconsistent signal downstairs due to the cement floors above we believe, so looking to stabilise and amplify the wifi signal. Would the like of a Netgear WN2000RPT Universal WiFi Range Extender work with the BT hub? Already use network plugs for the xbox and ps3 but cant for the iMac due to its location. help greatly appreciated
Re-enforcing rods?
The only answer I can give is maybe
http://www.jarviser.co.uk/jarviser/repeaterhubs.html
Quote:
The Version 2 Home Hubs(July 2008 on)
V2.0 hubs do not have a WDS function and cannot be used as wireless master or slave hubs in this context. HOWEVER I believe that "Universal Repeater Mode" on some other routers such as Edimax EW-7416APn will work as a range extender with the V2 hub, but you will need to experiment (Thanks to Iain H for the info, June 2010)
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