range extender

noun

Definitions

  1. A fuel-based auxiliary power unit that extends the range of a battery electric vehicle by…

    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. A device which extends a signal beyond its normal limit.

  3. A device which expands coverage available to a wireless network with a new coverage area,…

    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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