the problem is that i have two routers and i want to make one recieve wireless internet connection for my brother. its like when the other router connected to the internet is we dont get reception in his room so we wanted to know if its possible to turn one router into in between connector so that it we can connect to the internet. if not is there anytthing that we can buy to make the connection possible in his room. and is there anyway that when something is blocking ur reception what do u do to correct it.need help fast to he can get his research and studies on the way.
2007-06-05 07:03:47 · 6 answers · asked by derekofi 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
Most routers are just that- routers only.
Some can be re-configured as an access point or repeater (routers like that do exist, but they aren't common) What brand/model do you have?
You can purchase a range expander like the Linksys WRE54G, which would increase the distance at which you get a usable signal. Basically you put the range booster somewhere in range of your existing network, but closer to your brother's room. As with all wireless setups, your mileage may vary due to interference from 2.4ghz cordless phones, other wireless devices (like your neighbors') etc.
Another option that's even more reliable is to make a wired port in your brother's room via a set of Powerline ethernet adapters. You simply plug them into the AC power outlets (one in your brother's room, one in the room with your router) and they extend the network via regular CAT5 cables. ZERO interference or signal strength problems.
2007-06-05 07:15:11 · answer #1 · answered by Proto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't use 2 routers on the same network without it upsetti ng the connection. If one of your routers is wireless, use that for the connection. The other machines can connect wired or wireless. If he is out of range of this you can buy a wireless range extender. This sits between the router and the pc, and only needs power, no lan cabling. It relays the signals.
2007-06-05 08:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your situation is in the 1st sentence: "hooked right into a Linksys 5 port networking hub" you could no longer use a hub in this environment. you prefer a router. A hub isn't something greater advantageous than a repeater, and does not have the skill of performing as a change, that's what's used on maximum homestead routers. here is the way it incredibly works: once you connect the ISP's modem to the community, you're assigned a single public IP address. in case you connect a working laptop or laptop directly to the modem's Ethernet port, then that IP address is assigned to the laptop, because of the fact this is the only TCP/IP able device in the relationship. Now, to apply greater advantageous than one laptop, you prefer a router. The router plugs into the modem Ethernet port (the router has a WAN port particularly for this). The WAN area of the router than takes that public IP address. then you plug up as much as 4 instruments into the LAN ports on the router (those are actual change ports). The router then assignes a private IP address to each and each device to become attentive to it on your interior community. because of the fact the site visitors is going out and in of the router, it determines which device is sending and receiving and *routes* it to the properly suited gadget. the exterior international in no way sees the IP address the router assigns to each and each container. the only "seen" IP is the wide-unfold public one is the single assigned by using the ISP, and the router WAN area controls that. this is declared as "community address translation" or NAT. A hub is in basic terms a device that repeats an incoming sign and sends it to each port on the hub till the properly suited one grabs it. you should use the hub with in basic terms dissimilar computers, and assign an IP to each and each laptop manually, and it will artwork. yet one you plug into an exterior community, you prefer a manner of routing the site visitors and offering perfect IP addresses and protection. this is why you prefer a router and why a hub won't artwork.
2016-11-05 00:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by hinman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got just what you need, a wireless repeater.
It takes the signal from the router that is connected to the modem and broadcasts it.
Benefits:
- boosted range
- boosted range
The instructions are really straight-forward.
The result is very satisfying.
2007-06-05 07:14:36 · answer #4 · answered by Eric 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a USB wireless modem for the PC in his room.
... Or run an ethernet cable from the router to his room
2007-06-05 07:12:58 · answer #5 · answered by CinderBlock 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe you will want to BRIDGE the routers. If you have Linksys routers, there is some good info at:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WDS_Linked_router_network
You can google search for other brands and models.
2007-06-05 07:13:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋