• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Can you make a wi-fi router into a wi-fi adapter?

  • Thread starter Thread starter
  • Start date Start date

Here at work we have a Linksys wireless router on it's own subnet. What I'm trying to do is use my Netgear MR814 wireless router in my office to connect to the wi-fi network being broadcast by the Linksys router.

I disabled DHCP in the Netgear router, released and renewed my ip, and got nothing. It would not renew the ip.

Is what I'm trying to do even possible? And if so, how?

Thanks in advance.
 
You can get a media converter, Linksys makes 'em.

http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=38&prid=558 (Wireless G)
http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=38&prid=550 (Wireless B)

There are a few other products that function the same, going from ethernet to wireless, acting as a client to another AP. You can look on 'bridge' as well, although most (not all) devices that are marketed as bridges only connect to other AP's of the same brand. The Media converters above act as clients and should work with any brand WAP's of the same wireless type (802.11b/g etc)

You can find threads if you search on adapters for XBOX or PS2 or ReplayTV type things.

Good luck.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top