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Scenario:

I have already flashed the DIR-300 with DD-WRT firmware successfully and set it up as a repeater. The mode I'm using is "Client Bridge". I'm also getting a full 5-bar signal.

Problem:

I'm subscribed to a 10Mbps package from my ISP. I am only getting around half the speed or less from my DIR-300 repeater (anywhere between 2 to 5 Mbps) . On the other hand, I am able to get full 10 Mbps speed from the host TP-Link router when I'm close to it. Is this because I'm using a 54 Mbps wireless G router? Is there a way to fix it so that I can get full 10 Mbps speed?

Alternative solution if the above cannot be fixed:

If I purchase the TL-WA850RE 300Mbps Universal WiFi Range Extender, will this provide full 10 Mbps speed?

Gareth
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All "repeater" modes sacrifice half of the wi-fi speed for talking to the host and its clients simultaneously. See: http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Repeater_Bridge (just above "Troubleshooting" section)

nikola
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Some speed is lost when going through a repeater because of the distance it travels but not as much as you are talking about. I would suggest setting up the D-Link as the main router and see what speeds it gets, if it doesn't improve then it is definitely the router.

GeekyDewd
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