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Is it possible to use these as you would a usb wifi adapter? Say if I have two wireless routers (draft n), one router is plugged into my cable modem. The other router is plugged into my pc on the other side of my house. Will I be able to network both routers (wireless & encrypted) that way and get online?

TYIA for any help.
 
It is possible.

A SMALL subset of routers in their default firmware offer 'client mode' capability. This is what you describe, and is best.

A larger but still small subset of routers in their default firmware offer 'bridge mode' or 'wds brigde' capability where they can also bridge two physical wired ether net networks over their wireless link, one or more being the remotes bridged over to a main router that actually may have internet connectivity.

Sometimes there are limits in the types of encryption or authentication or other settings you can use in bridge / client mode. Sometimes the features only work between a certain model / manufacturer of client/bridge router and a certain (same or similar) model / manufacturer of linked router.

The BEST solution is to get a router which in its manufacturer, model number, and HARDWARE REVISION is compatible with THIRD party firmware like DD-WRT. This third party (often free) firmware is FAR better in supporting client mode / bridge mode and other advanced features than most routers are when they run their stock off the shelf firmware. Only a few dozen model / revision routers are compatible with the DD-WRT or TOMATO or other similar 3rd party firmwares, especially the best / full / mega version of these firmwares. So you must choose your model very carefully for best results.

http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Supported_Devices

Furthermore some companies like linksys, netgear, dlink et. al. offer "wireless gaming adapters" which are intended to connect a wired ethernet based game unit like a PS3, XBOX, etc. over wireless to a main router and internet connection. These units could probably be used with general computers as well. They are intended to work "off the shelf" with only a little configuration, so if you do not want to replace the router firmware, maybe buying one of these may be easier for you.

 
For Draft N compatible routers, the WRT600N and WL500W in specific revisions looked like they MIGHT be worth investigating buying / using for this purpose based on the DD-WRT compatibility table. You should read the specific forum / features related messages on these units for more details of the limitations and procedures before buying.

For 802.11-G routers, almost everyone uses the WRT54GL (the L model is crucial) with DD-WRT etc. Read up on the details for that.
 
Thanks for the answers guys.


Originally posted by: QuixoticOne

Furthermore some companies like linksys, netgear, dlink et. al. offer "wireless gaming adapters" which are intended to connect a wired ethernet based game unit like a PS3, XBOX, etc. over wireless to a main router and internet connection. These units could probably be used with general computers as well.
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I'll probably just end up getting one of those. But what about wireless access points, do they work the same way as those wireless game adapters? Or would a wireless access point be the same trouble as a router for what I plan on using it for?
 
Wireless Routers or Access Point (same for this purpose) are Not trouble.

It might take few minutes more to set them, but many times they cost less than they are superior in performance and flexibility as compare to the game cards.
 
Wireless access points are usually limited to not having bridge mode / client mode support (in their stock firmware) just as the wireless routers. Actually TRUE "access points" are a little hard to find since most people use "routers" instead of strict APs. I suppose it might even be a little more likely to find an AP with bridge mode than a router just because they (APs) may be more oriented to commercial or special purpose uses whereas apparently stupid feature lacking 'routers' are the norm for home use.

There are some dedicated non gaming oriented bridge / range extender type products sometimes with wired inputs, but those are a bit rare and often not all that compatible / interoperable with other vendors' models.
 
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