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| Thread ID: 86135 | 2008-01-05 11:42:00 | Can you connect two wireless routers together? | Adeane (12918) | Press F1 |
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| 627570 | 2008-01-05 11:42:00 | I've done a search, couldn't find to much in the way of information, So I thought I would ask you guys. What I want to do is connect my Original Xbox to the internet, via a Wireless router (via the Ethernet port) that then connects to another wireless router. The current wireless router is in another room to the Xbox, and I don't want to run a cable from it to the Xbox, so is it possible to get the router in my room to receive the internet from the main router (in the other room), then transfer it to my Xbox via the one of 4 Ethernet Ports? I don't have a Computer in the room with the Xbox, So it needs to be a direct connection via the Router to the Xbox. Or is there another way of doing this OR another "Bridge / Access" point I need? Hope all is understood. Thanks in Advance - Adam :):help: EDIT. So basicly: Wireless Router / Modem (With Internet) - (WIRELESS) - Wireless Router - (LAN) - Xbox |
Adeane (12918) | ||
| 627571 | 2008-01-05 20:49:00 | I don't know whether it will work with two wireless routers or not and can't see why it shouldn't, but try the Cascading Routers instructions here (mywebpages.comcast.net). | FoxyMX (5) | ||
| 627572 | 2008-01-05 21:02:00 | I think this is called "bridging", and can be accomplished with most standard wireless routers or access points. What it will mean though is that other wireless clients won't be able to connect to them. What are the make/model of your routers, so we can provide more specific help? |
somebody (208) | ||
| 627573 | 2008-01-05 21:07:00 | It will depend on the wireless routers you have. This can be called a few things: WDS - Wireless Distributed System, Bridging, Universal Repeater Mode. There are other names I've seen it called to just can't remember. It will only work if one of the routers has one of the above options in the web config setup. Usually works best too if the routers are of the same brand. |
CYaBro (73) | ||
| 627574 | 2008-01-05 23:37:00 | Adam have you considered these as an alternative to wireless www.netgear.co.nz Just plug them into the power outlets and the house wireing becomes part of the ethernet LAN |
jinja_thom (4306) | ||
| 627575 | 2008-01-06 00:12:00 | Those things look good, I have the same issue. But where can you get them in NZ? And how much do they cost? And do they take up an entire power point themselves? Or can you plug other things into them aswell? | Thebananamonkey (7741) | ||
| 627576 | 2008-01-06 00:32:00 | There is a slow version (14Mbitsper sec) for $49 on trademe closes in 1 hour. Google for Pragmatic Powerline Adapters do an NZ search and you will see it. No, I am not the seller or anything to do with them, although I do have some of these devices, but don't blame me if they don't suit your needs. |
jinja_thom (4306) | ||
| 627577 | 2008-01-06 01:15:00 | Aquilatech at www.aquilatech.co.nz has the the 2 unit kit for $348 plus freight plus GST - just search under powerline A lot more expensive than cabling but they seem to have a much better rating at 200 Mbps than wireless Ascent has them for $371.19 incl GST |
TeejayR (4271) | ||
| 627578 | 2008-01-06 01:42:00 | I just ran cables through the roof to the rooms that needed to be on the network here, is cheap, a little more involved than just plugging something into the wall outlet, but cables are the most reliable and the cheapest IMO. Aquilatech at www.aquilatech.co.nz (http://www.aquilatech.co.nz) has the the 2 unit kit for $348 plus freight plus GST - just search under powerline A lot more expensive than cabling but they seem to have a much better rating at 200 Mbps than wireless Ascent has them for $371.19 incl GST Would be best to get them from Ascent (out of these 2) Ascent is cheaper and free freight and the best after sales support. :2cents: |
The_End_Of_Reality (334) | ||
| 627579 | 2008-05-06 12:18:00 | Adam have you considered these as an alternative to wireless www.netgear.co.nz Just plug them into the power outlets and the house wireing becomes part of the ethernet LAN How does that work? |
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