Creating a local wired network that gets internet-connection from local wifi?

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Yeah, I know - a bit weird, but the thing is that I already have a wifi-network up and running and it works fine. BUT I would like to get a cabled network between my gaming rig and my soon to be Steam Link. In other words: Can I plug in a second router and put my rig and Steam Link into that - while still maintaining my wifi-data? :D

Do I make sense at all? :O

PS: I could remake the entire network from scratch, I know - it's just... so bothersome :p
 
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If you have a decent wireless router to start with, I dont see how bridging another one in and then wiring to that one is actually going to help. You are still as slow as the wireless connection between routers.

The link supports wireless AC and recommends 5ghz band so why not just get a quality AC router? Much simpler and again, can't see what you'd be gaining from the bridge.

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So you want to bridge two routers via WiFi and have ethernet cables on one of them? (One router will need to be configured as an access point)

Or you want to bridge two routers by cable and only have one of them broadcasting an SSID? (One router will just be acting as a switch, disable the wireless)

If it is the second scenario you could just pick up a wired router or switch and use it that way.

Really though if there is a wireless gap it would be basically like connecting directly with WiFi in the first place.

 
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The first!

But the purpose is not primarily to have a decent data-connection, but meerely to secure a viable connection between the gaming rig and the Steam Link. The internet is meerely required in order to play online games as well :)




 

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Generally you want to be wired for gaming to reduce latency. With long enough cables you can just run those direct from the router/modem to your PC and any other devices.

If that isn't possible here is a guide with the basics. There are some hardware requirements.

http://www.connectedhome.infopint.com/bridge-two-wireless-routers/
 
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Oh dear, looks a bit complicated after all. Last question then :D Couldn't I just connect my to-be-cabled-router to my wireless router? Or does that not work :D



 
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He he... It is weird, I know :D Well, I've got a wifi-network which works just fine. But now, I want my gaming rig connected cabled-wise to a Steam Link... BUT because of the lay-out of our house, it would be far easier just to create another network between my rig, a second router and then the Steam Link. Gah, it does sound a bit far out.



 

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Depends on the capabilities of the hardware. A lot of off the shelf routers don't have the necessary features. Some can be modified by replacing the firmware, but that is a whole other problem to consider.

Wireless bridge is a good suggestion, though I would almost rather spend the money on a capable wireless router. Later on you could use it for other things.
 
If you have a decent wireless router to start with, I dont see how bridging another one in and then wiring to that one is actually going to help. You are still as slow as the wireless connection between routers.

The link supports wireless AC and recommends 5ghz band so why not just get a quality AC router? Much simpler and again, can't see what you'd be gaining from the bridge.
 
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