We have a wireless connection at our house and I would like to be able to send it to another location without having a direct cable connection...that would require going through walls which I don't currently have time for. Just wondering if this is a possibility.
2007-02-05 12:55:16 · 5 answers · asked by Matthew 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
OK, I wanted to clarify something, I am not just trying to hook up a computer I want to be able to connect to a cable that is connected to the router not just to the internet.
2007-02-05 14:37:15 · update #1
Wireless Routers can only broadcast signals. You need to buy another Adapter, for the other computer you are trying to connect to the internet. Just go to your local HD store, and ask for an adapter.
2007-02-05 12:59:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It does both, but I think you asked your question kind of backwards.
You might be thinking of having one wireless router (network node/group) talk to another one wirelessly.
It works with wires, but I don't know about wireless.
I've never tried it, but it may work, I guess, maybe.
You'd have to convince it that it needed to uplink to the other router, like one workgroup hub to another.
It sounds like your wireless range isn't big enough to suit your needs.
As with any computer related problem, it usually takes money to fix it.
You can either move your wireless access point, run wiring, or use a RANGE EXTENDER device, or upgrade your wireless class.
802.11g goes farther than b, MIMO goes farther that g, 802.11n goes farther than the rest. Cost goes up accordingly.
2007-02-05 13:34:19 · answer #2 · answered by Big Bruce 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is everyone saying that this isn't possible? Look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_Distribution_System it even lists which access points have the ability. I personally would recommend the Linksys WRT54G. It has the ability to do pretty much anything possible with wireless routers using third party firmware readily available on the internet.
2007-02-05 13:15:42 · answer #3 · answered by casey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wireless router sends and recieves signals. That is what it does. But it does not have an unlimited range. Will two wireless routers talk to each other? No. For that you need to have two wireless bridges.
2007-02-05 12:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by Taba 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
hi
well a router is a transceiver that means it can receive and send signal but in order to use it you'll have to have a wireless enabled computer i.e your computer should have a 802.11b/g supporting adapter installed, if you have it then you can connect it to your computer and form a network to use internet wirelessly.
2007-02-05 13:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by avaneesh 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋