Adding a Bridge to a Wireless Network [Wireless]

From: Tony V on 25 Apr 2008 07:57

I have an existing wireless network in my house.

I want to have a wired connection in my workshop so that I can get an
Internet connection for PCs that I repair for my friends and family. Most of
these PCs use a wired connection so I don't want to turn them into a wireless
client on my network when I'm done repairing them.

I don't want to drag the repaired PC up to the router and plug it (which I
have been doing) and I don't want to run any cable. I was thinking of buying
a wireless bridge to basically make a wired connection in my workshop and
connect it to the wireless network in the house.

I was thinking about something like the Linksys WET54G or a similar product.

Does this sound like it makes any sense??

Thanks for any help.
Tony

From: smlunatick on 25 Apr 2008 09:35

On Apr 25, 7:57 am, Tony V <To...(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I have an existing wireless network in my house.
>
> I want to have a wired connection in my workshop so that I can get an
> Internet connection for PCs that I repair for my friends and family. Most of
> these PCs use a wired connection so I don't want to turn them into a wireless
> client on my network when I'm done repairing them.
>
> I don't want to drag the repaired PC up to the router and plug it (which I
> have been doing) and I don't want to run any cable. I was thinking of buying
> a wireless bridge to basically make a wired connection in my workshop and
> connect it to the wireless network in the house.
>
> I was thinking about something like the Linksys WET54G or a similar product.
>
> Does this sound like it makes any sense??
>
> Thanks for any help.
> Tony

I current have an SMC wireless router (SMCWBR14T) which seems to be
able to "join" any existing wireless network and provides 4 base Rj-45
Ethernet ports.

Here is the "feature" description:

The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) provides a means to extend the
range of a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). WDS allows a wireless
router to establish a direct link to other wireless base stations and
to allows stations to roam freely within the area covered by the WDS.

From: smlunatick on 25 Apr 2008 09:36

From: Phillip Windell on 25 Apr 2008 09:46

Bridges operate in pairs,...you have to buy two.
You don't add them to the wireless network,...you add them to the Wired
Network.

Host machines do not connect to Bridges directly (unless they have a built
in Switch) so you have to connect each bridge in the existing wired LAN at a
Switch, which could be the built in switch at the "router" at one end and a
standalone Switch at the "repair shop" end.

I know absolutely nothing about the WET54G specifically,...I can only speak
"generically" about the technology and the principles.

Personally I would just run an Ethernet Cable to the Shop and forget it.
You can run them up to 100 meters (300 feet),...which is about double the
distance you get with wireless devices if you want "good" wireless
performance. It is a lot cheaper than two Bridges and another Switch.

--
Phillip Windell
www.wandtv.com

The views expressed, are my own and not those of my employer, or Microsoft,
or anyone else associated with me, including my cats.
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"Tony V" <TonyV(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D65E488D-5F0F-4ADA-BBC4-76DDF19073CE(a)microsoft.com...
>I have an existing wireless network in my house.
>
> I want to have a wired connection in my workshop so that I can get an
> Internet connection for PCs that I repair for my friends and family. Most
> of
> these PCs use a wired connection so I don't want to turn them into a
> wireless
> client on my network when I'm done repairing them.
>
> I don't want to drag the repaired PC up to the router and plug it (which I
> have been doing) and I don't want to run any cable. I was thinking of
> buying
> a wireless bridge to basically make a wired connection in my workshop and
> connect it to the wireless network in the house.
>
> I was thinking about something like the Linksys WET54G or a similar
> product.
>
> Does this sound like it makes any sense??
>
> Thanks for any help.
> Tony

From: Adair Winter on 25 Apr 2008 10:27

"Tony V" <TonyV(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:D65E488D-5F0F-4ADA-BBC4-76DDF19073CE(a)microsoft.com...
>I have an existing wireless network in my house.
>
> I want to have a wired connection in my workshop so that I can get an
> Internet connection for PCs that I repair for my friends and family. Most
> of
> these PCs use a wired connection so I don't want to turn them into a
> wireless
> client on my network when I'm done repairing them.
>
> I don't want to drag the repaired PC up to the router and plug it (which I
> have been doing) and I don't want to run any cable. I was thinking of
> buying
> a wireless bridge to basically make a wired connection in my workshop and
> connect it to the wireless network in the house.
>
> I was thinking about something like the Linksys WET54G or a similar
> product.
>
> Does this sound like it makes any sense??
>
> Thanks for any help.
> Tony

I'm doing this with a WRT54GL and DD-WRT v23 SP2 Firmware as a game adapter
for my brothers xbox.
I have the box configured as a Client Bridge that connects to his main
wireless router which supplies his internet.

Doing this will basically give you a four port switch in your shop to hookup
whatever devices you want and move data between then and the wireless will
simply bridge you as a client to your exsisting router for internet and
access to recources on that network.

That said you do not have to use the linksys hardware DD-WRT is supported by
many devices. www.dd-wrt.com

Adair

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