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Adding wireless to wired network
Currently I have a wired network via a D-Link DI-604. Two computers and an X-box share my DSL connection. I would like to connect a third computer in my garage, but I would like to try the wireless route. I want to keep my existing wired network, just add wireless. During my research I have found a few questions that I need a little help on.
1. A wireless access point is all I need?
2. Does said AP need to be able to disable LAN DHCP?
1. A wireless access point is all I need?
2. Does said AP need to be able to disable LAN DHCP?
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You can use further APs as repeaters. Also, even if you have line of sight to the garage, there might be a problem if the garage is built of metal. On the other hand, if you do have line of sight and the sender is located high up, you can get quite a good range.
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Distance may be an issue later. I can set the AP near a window that has line of sight to the garage, but what would I need if I wanted to increase the range beyond the garage? Some sort of repeater?