Cisco router setup

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone knows where I can pick up something like this locally...

I'm looking for a wireless router that can wirelessly pick up a signal from an existing Cisco and then broadcast it further out.

Here’s a rough idea of what I need:


Does anyone know the specific name for this type of device, about how much it might cost, and where I could find one in stock?

While some routers come with an AP option built right in, wouldn't it be much more practical and easier on your wallet to just pick up a dedicated AP instead?
You can find a standalone AP at any local Best Buy or similar electronics store easily.

Here is one of them link, and link.

You can pick up a Netgear at basically any decent electronics store or big-box retailer out there...
But honestly, if you want my two cents, go hunting for an old AT&T Cisco Catalyst router—the kind they used to hand out back in the day for ADSL connections. Just flash the original firmware on it and you’ve got yourself a solid repeater. The User Interface is super straightforward, so you'll have it all dialed in before you even finish your coffee. The real kicker compared to those cheap Netgear units is how much better it handles a weak signal; it actually manages to "repeat" the connection effectively. Those off-the-shelf extenders often just give up the ghost when the signal starts getting spotty, which is a total headache.

Nathan Ramos said:Some routers come with an AP mode built-in, but wouldn't it be simpler and more cost-effective just to pick up a dedicated AP?
You can find an AP at basically any electronics store out there.

That would definitely be easier! But here's the catch: I'm dealing with a multi-unit house, and I'm trying to "pass along" the signal from one unit to another. Right now, the connection is great in one part of the apartment, but it completely drops off in the other.

Nancy Hayes75, that's an interesting point, because I'm actually trying to "relay" the signal using this specific device.
But even if I did buy another one, wouldn't I still need to run a cable from the first one to the second to get that signal relayed? Wouldn't that be the case?

No, you simply set it to repeater mode and you won't even need a cable stuck in it.

Look, it’s just like Nathan Ramos said; once you set your Cisco to Repeater mode, it basically acts like a standard signal booster, grabbing the signal from your chosen AP and pushing it out through your WiFi transmitter.
You’ve gotta keep in mind, though, that anyone jumping onto that TP-Link isn't going to see lightning-fast latency or anything fancy. It’ll work fine for basic browsing and checking emails, but don't expect miracles.
I actually just hooked up my General Electric unit at home to check, and sure enough, even on the AT&T firmware, there's an option for Repeater mode. I haven't actually flipped the switch myself, but hey, that should make your life a whole lot easier.

One could always just pick up a Linksys WRT54GL, swap out the antennas, and flash it with some dd-wrt firmware... I suppose after that, the possibilities are practically endless!

I recently spent some time testing out the Netgear Nighthawk, and I must say, its performance has been quite impressive. It functions exactly as intended. According to Best Buy, the current retail price is listed online. $108