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Need to add Wireless to wired network

cmdrdredd

cmdrdredd

Lifer
Where I work we have a T1 with a wired LAN. In the offices we would like to have a wireless connection for customers and laptop usage. I've done my homework on this and know how it all works and we basically just need an access point as the distance is not very great (less than 50feet). The thing I can't get my head around is what would be the best access point to buy.

Another question is would it be better to configure a router as an AP so I can plug a PC into the built in switch in order to keep that PC connected with its wired connection or should I add on a separate switch with a stand alone AP?

We are looking for the best value, we don't need Cisco or any special $200+ units. Just basic WiFi functionality for laptops, iPhones and the like that would be reliable. I don't want to have to constantly reset the AP/Router all the time if I can avoid it.

Help me select our best option.

Thanks!
 
Is it a necessity in your opinion to install the 3rd party firmware on the Asus? Can the Asus be configured as an access point with it's default firmware? I wouldn't need more than basic WiFi, Ethernet, and password protection for the WiFi(i do not want a public network). Other options don't matter much.

What do you suggest knowing this?
 
The Asus is a good Wireless Router and can be used as an Access Point.

If you do not need the additional features of DD_WRT you can use it as is.
 
cool, thanks for the info. I may buy one for home and play around with DD_WRT.

The guide you linked to mentioned connecting one router to another via a crossover cable. Do I need to do this? Why wouldn't the built in switch function as a standard switch would? Where I just plug in all the devices and they all receive IP addresses via DHCP or I manually assign static IPs? I don't know how the T1 router is installed and I don't have access to it or its features either.

I'm just trying to make the installation as simple as possible so I apologize for the questions.
 
You do not need to access the T1 Router.

Take a look at the IP of any computer on your Network.

If (as an example) the computers are 192.168.1.x then change the second router core IP to 192.168.1.222

As for crossover I am not sure my systems are MDX so I do not need crossover.

You probably would Not need too, if you need one it is Not a big deal.
 
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