WIreless solution ?

[Concillian]

I am relatively well versed in wired networking, but I am a total n00b at wireless.

Here is my network layout at home:

DSL Line --> DSL modem --> 10/100 NIC in Linux box (router) --> gigabit NIC 2 in Linux box --> 8 port gigabit switch --> other PCs + another 8 port gigabit switch

What I'd like to do is plug a device into one of the ports of the second switch and be able to use wireless. Am I correct in assuming that:

1) The correct terminology for this device is a 'bridge'
2) That what seems to be cheap are only 'routers' and these cannot easily function as bridges <or whatever the appropriate name of the device I want is called>?

Plus any more info you feel is valuable in terms of features I should be looking for other than the obvious choice between 802.11 b, g, a, (and n?)

Thanks.

 

[JackMDS]

You probably would like to plug there an Access Point (AP).

However for simple Gateway use APs are usually more expensive than Wireless Cable/DSL Router.

So first read this: Wireless Cable/DSL Router or Access Point - What should I get?

Then if you decide that Wireless Cable/DSL Router id good enough then do this: Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Switch with an Access Point

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