Question 1

What reliable distance can be expected from this extender?

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I've used this AP in two different setups. An open warehouse and in my apartment.In the warehouse I could connect reliably at 40 yards. In my apartment I can connect reliably up to 15 feet with only one wall in between my devices and the AP. Any further or any additional walls create an unreliable connection. I should also note that in my building, every channel has at least 1 other wireless network broadcasting on it.Not great in an apartment setup. Excellent in open and less congested spaces.

Question 2

Can it wirelessly pick up your Main router? Meaning, not having to use an ethernet cable to plug into the main router?

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One additional point to what others have already said...If you plug THIS unit into your main router and set THIS unit to bridge mode, you can then use a second one of THIS unit to wirelessly connect to the first to access the main router.

Question 3

What is the version?

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3.1 it can be read on tag that lists model number

Question 4

what is the differents in a modem and an access point

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A modem connects your network to your cable; an access point allows connections to your network.  If you want to connect your computer to the internet, then you need a modem.  If you want your wireless devices to connect to the internet, then you need a wireless access point AND a modem.My configuration has a cable modem (supplied by Comcast), followed by a router (so I can have more than 1 connection to the internet), followed by a wireless access point (so my wireless devices can connect.)   The WAP54G cannot function as a router or as a modem; you need all 3, or you need a "wireless router".

Cisco-Linksys WAP54G Wireless-G Access Point

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