Need ethernet -> wireless bridge recommendations

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I used and configured (2) Dlink DWL-2100AP to work in bridge mode.

sue_h_7777@yahoo.com (Sue Hanson) wrote:

>I have an older computer with only an ethernet port (no USB and no
>available slots) that I'd like to connect into an existing wireless
>(802.11b would be fine) network. If I had a more modern machine of
>course I could get a USB -> wireless adapter, or maybe even a PCI or
>similar card, but that solution isn't possible for this machine.
>While some manufacturers do make hardware that is just an ethernet ->
>wireless bridge, some access points and routers are available that
>are, for whatever reason, less expensive. I've read discussion that
>some of those can be used in "client mode" as bridges, but in general
>the specs don't say if a particular model can or can't. Does anyone
>know which of the various access points or routers/modems with
>wireless capability could be used as a bridge or adapter?
>
>Sue Hanson