Extending network to detached garage

[kater1]

I am getting ready to build new shop in the spring. I thought that it would be a good time to purchase the networking supplies. Maybe get some good Black Friday deals.

Right now I have a wired/wireless network in my home. I use a Asus RT-n12 router as my main router and a Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 in bridge mode to extend my wireless on the other side of the house.

My question is:

What do I need to connect the new building to the house. It will be a wireless connection. The garage will be wired with at least 2 computers and maybe media player.

Thanks for the help.

Bill

 

[JoeMcJoe]

I use a 2nd WRT54GL (equiv) running Tomato, configured as a wireless client to my main wireless router.

I found the WRT54GL to have the best wireless strength out of the routers I have tried, even the 'n' routers.

 

[drebo]

Two Ubiquiti NSM5s configured in a bridge mode.

Or, a second WRT54G in client bridge mode with DDWRT or Tomato.

The first will be faster and more reliable and less likely to break due to a bad 3rd party firmware flash, but is also a bit more expensive.

 

[kater1]

So, I could get another Asus or Buffalo router and flash to DD-wrt(the ones I have are flashed). Place in client bridge mode. It would connect wireless to my home network and allow me to connect to it with the new wired network in the new building.

is this correct?

Will any router that is similar to the above do the same? What should I look for in the specs of it. I prefer to use DD-wrt.

thanks

Bill

 

[AD5MB]

So, I could get another Asus or Buffalo router and flash to DD-wrt(the ones I have are flashed). Place in client bridge mode. It would connect wireless to my home network and allow me to connect to it with the new wired network in the new building.

is this correct?

it is correct. any router you can flash with DD-WRT will work fine as a bridge. you don't need to tie up something cool with a lot of RAM and a fast processor for a bridge

 

[kater1]

Good deal. Now to find one on a black Friday or cyber Monday sale