range extender

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Noun

1. {{c|en|Vehicles}} {{lb|en|automotive}} A [[fuel]]-based [[auxiliary power unit]] that extends the range of a [[battery electric vehicle]] by driving an [[electric]] [[generator]] that charges the vehicle's battery.
2. {{lb|en|telecommunications}} A device which extends a signal beyond its normal limit.
3. {{lb|en|wifi}} A device which expands coverage available to a wireless network with a new coverage area, which can be connected to the primary network node via a wireless backhaul or a wired one, depending on device.

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