Thread: Possible!? n900 ==> H-E-N ==> USB Wifi features
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2012-12-06 , 14:27
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Originally Posted by lemangameur View Post
I would like to use the N900 as a Wifi signal repeater, in order to extend my home network. I would like, for example, to connect to my wireless network with the n900 and share the connection via the USB Wifi stick. You think, it's possible?
The N900 already has a WiFi transceiver so it does not need another one to act as a WiFi repeater. It just needs to resend all the packets that it receives. With the right software, I do not see why this should not be doable without special kernels, HENs etc. Unfortunately, I know of no such software but someone else might enlighten us.

However, I am not entirely convinced it is a good idea. I certainly would not want my WiFi repeater come and go, I would prefer it permanently fixed. Using the N900 for that seems like an overkill when you can buy a dedicated device for a few quid/bucks.