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OEM-NIB-OBO   11-02-2006 at 03:02:54 AM

Just finished a new core2 build upstairs and it needs internet access. I have a NON-WIRELESS Router hooked up downstairs to two computers, and I'm not sure how ta get that internet upstairs.

So heres my idea, tell me if Im wrong:
I hook up wireless bridge to "ethernet port" on my downstairs router:

Wireless bridge

Then I buy wireless adapter and hook it up to the "new system" upstairs:

wireless adapter

WILL THIS WORK?

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blue68f100   11-02-2006 at 09:56:14 PM
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Your new pc should have a NIC port built in.

You have several options with the best being wired.

You will need to add a AP to your Wired router, then add a wireless card to your pc. Stay away from 11b, any pre 11n and MIMO products. The 11b are slow and poor security on most. The 11n and MIMO products are just problems. I recommend the seperate AP vs router/wireless routers. Most AP come with High Gain antennas and will outperform their counter parts (wireless routers).

Not knowing you layout, wireless connections through floors can be difficult. There is also another option which is eithernet over power line, but expensive. They do work and on a average the speed of a 10base network, but some are advertising 85mbps now.

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OEM-NIB-OBO   11-02-2006 at 10:52:56 PM
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SO what do you think of the items i'm thinking of buying?

(check the links)

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Iceblue   11-02-2006 at 10:56:20 PM
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Ummm... I think he said "don't do it that way"

You need an AP, not a game adapter.

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blue68f100   11-02-2006 at 11:02:18 PM
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Your right IceBlue. He needs a AP to add wireless capability to the routers then a wireless card for the PC.

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OEM-NIB-OBO   11-02-2006 at 11:22:22 PM
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where can I buy an AP?

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OEM-NIB-OBO   11-02-2006 at 11:26:43 PM
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Oh I get it, Its a Wireless ACCESS POINT. Thanks
Dang their pretty expensive on newegg, does anyone know about the network solution that utilizes your electrical housing circuit?

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blue68f100   11-02-2006 at 11:34:31 PM
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AP are just like buy another router, provide it not a good business class. The list time I looked the STD Linksys WAP54G were around $55, were the WAP54GS were $80.

The beauty of these is that they can be positioned easly for best coverage.

As for the EOP, search toms networking for the articles. They are more expensive than wireless. But they work where the wireless will not.

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Iceblue   11-03-2006 at 12:14:53 AM
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Many of the low cost home market wireless routers have an AP mode (basically turning off their router functionality). You can try that. You should check the documentation before you buy.

Just note that it is Blue68F100's view that a real AP will generally have a higher gain antenna (meaning, a stronger signal at your remote computer).

But, if a low-end wireless router produces a strong enough signal for your situation, it will be cheaper.

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