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I have a wep wireless Network nearby which I use the laptop to connect to however, the signal is very weak unless in a certain room
I wish to place a wireless access point in the room with the strongest signal and use my laptops/iPhones for Internet anywhere in the house
I also have an ip phone which requires an Ethernet connection
Do wireless access points have Ethernet ports for connecting devices??
If these don't exist, I do have a netgear router at my disposal (non Adsl)
What access point should I buy?
Please recommend a few if possible
I wish to place a wireless access point in the room with the strongest signal and use my laptops/iPhones for Internet anywhere in the house
I also have an ip phone which requires an Ethernet connection
Do wireless access points have Ethernet ports for connecting devices??
If these don't exist, I do have a netgear router at my disposal (non Adsl)
What access point should I buy?
Please recommend a few if possible
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GridLock137
That really depends on the brand/model of your access point.
Some access-points allow you to connect external antennae - this can amplify the signal and give you a much better range. I normally try this first because it is much cheaper than buying another AP, but it depends on the distance etc. etc.
If you already have a second access-point that doesn't have an in-built switch, then you can plug a switch into the access point to connect additional devices.
Some access-points allow you to connect external antennae - this can amplify the signal and give you a much better range. I normally try this first because it is much cheaper than buying another AP, but it depends on the distance etc. etc.
If you already have a second access-point that doesn't have an in-built switch, then you can plug a switch into the access point to connect additional devices.
I have found the latest 802.11n routers pretty amazing.
The belkin N+ wireless router that I use generates a pretty strong signal reaching every part of my detached house + the pensioner neighbour who surfs via my broadband link. It also has 4 ethernet ports.
The belkin N+ wireless router that I use generates a pretty strong signal reaching every part of my detached house + the pensioner neighbour who surfs via my broadband link. It also has 4 ethernet ports.
ASKER
Thanks all
A lot of talk of wireless ROUTERS
Are you saying I can configure my WNR854T wireless N ROUTER to connect to this WEP network?
Just to clarify, I dont have an access point yet, only the router.
Essentially, I just need to amplify the signal, and also be able to use my IP Phone via Ethernet
I dont think anyone has actually answered my question yet.
please correct me if i'm wrong
A lot of talk of wireless ROUTERS
Are you saying I can configure my WNR854T wireless N ROUTER to connect to this WEP network?
Just to clarify, I dont have an access point yet, only the router.
Essentially, I just need to amplify the signal, and also be able to use my IP Phone via Ethernet
I dont think anyone has actually answered my question yet.
please correct me if i'm wrong
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ASKER
Thanks
The wep router is not within my control so this option won't work
The wep router is not within my control so this option won't work
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Wireless hardly passes through concrete walls.
Wireless routers usually have 4 ports ethernet and can be configured as an extension.
if you want to use 2 Wifi Routers you can do as such.
Internet: DSL/WLAN -> Wifi 1 (AP) ~~~ Wifi 2 (Connect to AP wifi)->Ethernet Ports -> Device/Switch.