How do i Connect a 2-3 devices to an existing Wirelesss Network

[darpi]

Hi everyone,

Request help:

I need to connect a pc desktop and A linksys PAP-2T voip adapter to an existing wireless network(home network). Could you please guide me the cheapest and operative way to do this?

Thanks,
Kind Regards,
Darpi

 

[Emerald]

if the Linksys PAP=P2 is next to the PC you could use a Extender

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833122376

 

[darpi]

Thanks Emerald,

It looks good for 59 Usd but was looking for some thing cheaper
Yes i have the linksys,The desktop and the printer all close to each other.

Kind Regards,
Darpi

 

[Emerald]

this will work but you need to update the firmware to DD-WRT since the ASUS firmware is buggy

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320076

http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/support/router-database

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Repeater_Bridge

 

[darpi]

Hi,

Yes thks, but not very good at DD-WRT.Do not really know how to do the update there.Could you explain on this before i could buy the Asus Router.

Just a question BTW,since we are updating firmfare in any case can't we go in for furthere cheaper routers than ASUS?

Or will not work?

Just was curious

Thanks,
Kind Regards,
Darpi

 

[eibgrad]

If you're going the dd-wrt route and want something dirt cheap, the Linksys Valet M20 refurb @ Amazon for $20 is about the best bang for the buck right now.

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-Factory-Refurbished-Wireless/dp/B004Q7J4W8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345493655&sr=8-2&keywords=linksys+valet+m20

There’s also the Linksys E1000 refurb for $20.

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-Refurbished-Wireless-N-Router/dp/tech-data/B003VYEYE0/ref=de_a_smtd?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals

That said, the one big advantage of the ASUS routers is that they have a special recovery mode that makes them nearly impossible to brick. But you’re paying nearly double for that privilege of course.

 

[darpi]

Hi Eibgrad,

Thanks for the info.

Any suggestions on the method to update DD-WRT.What could be simplest way to do it in layman's language?This is when we are using one of the LINSKYS routers you suggested for $20.


Thanks,

Kind Regards,
Darpi

If you're going the dd-wrt route and want something dirt cheap, the Linksys Valet M20 refurb @ Amazon for $20 is about the best bang for the buck right now.

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-Factory-Refurbished-Wireless/dp/B004Q7J4W8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1345493655&sr=8-2&keywords=linksys+valet+m20

There’s also the Linksys E1000 refurb for $20.

http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-Refurbished-Wireless-N-Router/dp/tech-data/B003VYEYE0/ref=de_a_smtd?t=slickdeals&tag=slickdeals

That said, the one big advantage of the ASUS routers is that they have a special recovery mode that makes them nearly impossible to brick. But you’re paying nearly double for that privilege of course.

 

[eibgrad]

The level of complication varies depending on the router make/model, even the hardware version. Most of the time though it's not too bad. What I often do is just do a Google search of dd-wrt and the particular router and see what the general buzz is. You may not understand everything, but you'll probably get a good idea whether most ppl are having success or failure, and some tips about best firmware release, known issues, etc.