Help with Gateway Router and Range Extender

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I need help setting up a range extender using a Gateway WGR-200 wireless
router. I purchased a D-Link and couldn't get into their IP address
192.168.0.30 to set it up. D-Link told me I had to get an extender
compatible with the router. I called Gateway and they first told me they
don't sell range extenders but their routers are made by Linksys. I then
took a shot at using the Gateway IP address 192.168.1.1. I got into the IP
address but could figure out how to configure the range extender. I called
Gateway back and they then told me they sell a Linksys range extender but
would give me no support on setting it up. The technician also told me they
were closing down their wireless division in the near future. I called
Linksys and they have no record of ever manufacturing that model. I then
called Gateway again and this time they told me they manufactured the router
but don't sell range extenders or offer support.



So, I want to know if anyone can give me advice on if it's possible to set
up ANY range extender with the WGR-200. I also strongly advise everyone to
AVOID GATEWAY PRODUCTS. This is not the first time they've given me the run
around and their support sux.



Any help appreciated.



Thanks



pjbphd
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[Ed]

Archived from groups: alt.sys.pc-clone.gateway2000 (More info?)

On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 15:40:01 -0700, "pjbphd" <pjbphdspamsux@cox.net>
wrote:

>Problem is I need a laptop. To my knowledge, local builders don't go there.
>Am I incorrect on that?

You are correct and I apologize if I missed that the subject was
concerning laptops in the original posting.

From what I read, the ThinkPad is rated tops in consumer write-ups. I
have a friend that has 5 for his on-the-road staff and he swears by
them. I have a Gateway 450SX4 and it has been through 3 hard drives
and 4 CD/DVD Combo drives and it isn't banged around on-the-road like
my friends 5 ThinkPads. My only saving grace with it is that it is a
business purchase so I get business support which is from an English
speaking person located in North America, or it was the last time I
used it which was for my 3rd hard drive a year a go.

Regards,
Ed