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Cheap 802.11g bridge (for dell 1600n)

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trikster2

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Just got a new dell 1600n printer that prints/scans over the network and dang that MFP is BIG.

With it setting on my cofee table (where I have my computer) I can't see the TV over it. I have a perfect place to stick it but cant run a cable.

Started looking for wirless bridges and most are +$70. Confusing as you can find wirless routers (that do more) for a lot less.

Am I missing anything? Are there any 802.11g routers that can function as a simple bridge? Are there any low cost but decent 802.11g bridges?

At this point it would be cheaper for me to get a cheap PCI or USB wireless connector and rebuild my old 1ghz duron as a wireless router....

Gosh the things I will do to save $50 and the exuses I will find to build a computer.....
 

one last bump in case all the network experts were "home for the holidays"

Convinced there are no sub-$50 bridges but still think there is a chance one of the $30 or so 802.11g routers that always go on sale might support bridging mode.

Then again I might just say the heck with 802.11g and go with the pre 802.11n stuff that's starting to pop up. If I'm gonna pay top dollar it might as well be good. (do they even make a pre 802.11n bridge?)


 
Routers that can act as bridge are Not "Cheap".

If you see something that is named Bridge you should be careful since the word Bridge is used to describe two Wireless modes that are not the same.

You need an Access Point that can act as a Client, or a consumer Group Bridge which is basically a Wireless client without Drivers.

Confusing? Sure ! That exactly what the marketing ploy is confuse the herd. Why? Since Statistics shows that certain amount of people who buy the worng items do not return or exchange it.

Link: Wireless Network - Configuration Modes.

Link to: Wireless Cable/DSL Router or Access Point - What should I get?

:sun:


 

arstechnica trumps anandtech

Over at ars they pointed out that there is a "cheap" $50 802.11g router/access point that can act as Client/consumer group bridge:

The Linksys WRT54G with the Sveasoft firmware.

If I go that route I get an 802.11g client/bridge for the cost of an 802.11b
 
anandtech trumps ars!

$10 is probably as low as we will get. Thanks!

Edit:

DOH

Only works with a router and a belkin WAP. router is $10 but lowest price on the WAP is still $60

So $60 + $10 == $70

Linksys WRT54G (works with anything since true client) beats the Belkin solution by $30

Score Anandtech 0 Arstechnica 1


 
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