Connecting a switch to my ADSL Modem Router over wireless.

jasonz

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Hi, I apologise if I've not been able to find the answer via search, and this is a redundant question.

I have recently moved house, and I realise I have a bunch of devices, some of them without wifi connectivity but with ethernet ports, sitting in the living room.

I'd like to connect these to an ethernet device (a switch I assume), and then have that switch connected to my router without wires.

Is this the way it would be done? Can someone give me an example of a layout that would work?

My previous network in my last place was all wired with a cheap gigabit switch, and you just plugged it all in, and it just worked :)

How do I replicate something like that, where instead of a ethernet cable between the ADSL modem router and the switch, there is some other manner of technical solution?

I have some naive thoughts on how to do this, but preferred get an experienced hand's view.

many thanks
 

choucove

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http://www.ubnt.com/airwire

I highly recommend looking into the Ubiquiti AirWire. I've used these at a couple locations for this same sort of scenario, trying to connect one switch to another switch or router but an ethernet cable isn't available to connect them. This point-to-point wireless bridge doesn't require any sort of configuration, just plug it in and you are good to go. It can support a great deal of throughput, too, but don't expect it to be the same thing quality or performance as running an ethernet cable. Wired will always be better than wireless.
 

Pooneil

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The specific device you need is called a bridge. Some WiFi routers will work in a native bridge mode, some will require adding new software to make them into bridges. Sometimes stand alone bridges are sold as "gaming adapters." No matter how you get one, put it where you can get the best WiFi and still wire up your devices. An be prepared for only modest internet access when multiple devices are running of your WiFi connection.
 

MartinWilson

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Yes, you need a wireless bridge, similar to this one: http://bestwirelessroutersnow.com/trendnet-tew-800mb-ac1200-wireless-media-bridge-review/

If you have an old router, you may be able to do something similar, which will save you some money. may require an install of DD-WRT though on the router(s).
 

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