

Ethernet offers up to one gigabit rate, which is much faster than wireless (for wireless, the maximum rate is 450 Mbps on 802.11n 5 GHz). Ethernet is also resistant to radio frequency interference and is easier to troubleshoot. Given that, in some environments, a single Wi-Fi base station doesn’t fulfill your requirements, using multiple Wi-Fi base stations can improve your network range and throughput in areas farther away from the primary Wi-Fi base station.Īdditionally, as there is virtually no management overhead over Ethernet, more data will move from one point to another in the same space of time. Consider that the farther away you are, or the more obstructions between your Wi-Fi client device and the Wi-Fi base station (such as bathroom tile which the signal must attempt to pass through), the weaker the radio signal strength and the lower the throughput.Īssuming that a single base station doesn't fulfill your requirements, you should understand the different methods you can employ to extend your Wi-Fi network range, and choose which of those methods is best for you.Ī Wireless Distribution System (WDS) is the method used to extend the range of AirPort Extreme 802.11a/b/g and AirPort Express 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi base stations.

NT Collocator shall have the absolute right to contract with any utility service providers it elects, from time to time, for utility services that solely serve the NT Collocator’s Communications Facility at the Site.WDS is supported by AirPort Utility 5.5.2 or earlier. A non- exclusive right and easement for the use, construction, installation, maintenance, expansion, repair, modification, replacement and operation of all utility lines, Cables and all equipment and appurtenances located on the Site and providing electrical, gas and any other utility service ( including Backhaul Services) to NT Collocator’s Communications Facility on the Site, which right and easement includes the right of NT Collocator and its agents, employees and contractors to enter upon the Site to install, repair, maintain, expand and replace such utility facilities.
