Mix Wired and Wireless
Hi,
I have a Broadband DSL Router with 4 port ethernet switch and modem built in. I have 2 computers connected to it currently. However I am investing in a furthere PC for another room in the house that would be very hard to wire for a network from the existing router.
My question is what is the best way to go about making the new PC connected to the network wirelessly while still keeping my other 2 PCs wired? I know about getting a PCI Card or other style of wireless device for the PC but what about conection into the router? Is there a wireless device/ariel that plugs into a RJ-45 port? Or a cheaper way - money is a factor!
Thanks,
Mark
I have a Broadband DSL Router with 4 port ethernet switch and modem built in. I have 2 computers connected to it currently. However I am investing in a furthere PC for another room in the house that would be very hard to wire for a network from the existing router.
My question is what is the best way to go about making the new PC connected to the network wirelessly while still keeping my other 2 PCs wired? I know about getting a PCI Card or other style of wireless device for the PC but what about conection into the router? Is there a wireless device/ariel that plugs into a RJ-45 port? Or a cheaper way - money is a factor!
Thanks,
Mark
Lee W, MVP
I'd just replace the router with a Wireless capable router - they are only $25 or so, cheaper than most any kind of adapter you might get to convert wired to wireless.
ASKER
Ahhhh, $25 sounds good! If only I lived in the US!
Here in the UK they are considerably more expensive I have been told. Mind you is there a device that is the same as my current one (1 RJ11 port, 4xRJ-45 ports, router with DSL modem built in) that also has the wireless in it - so i could connect 4wired and however many wireless to it?
Mark
Here in the UK they are considerably more expensive I have been told. Mind you is there a device that is the same as my current one (1 RJ11 port, 4xRJ-45 ports, router with DSL modem built in) that also has the wireless in it - so i could connect 4wired and however many wireless to it?
Mark
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ASKER
Thanks, thats exactly what I was looking for!
On a side note: whats better for the PC itselft? USB or PCI wireless lan device?
Mark
On a side note: whats better for the PC itselft? USB or PCI wireless lan device?
Mark
Personally, I'm not a fan of USB wireless. In THEORY, speeds should match, but I PERSONALLY would get the internal PCI card.