Wi fi help

[wegotitugetit]

ok so router is at the other end of the works building

i want to able to have wi fi at the front signal would be far too weak as in there is too much metal shelving in the way

is there a device i can plug into a RJ45 port and then configure the unit or just connect through that

or is there some thing that plugs into the pc to make it a wifi

oh and cant use them home hub things that plug into your elec sockets as it is in a seperate building

 

[neil_g]

does it need to be wireless? if its less than 100m then you can run cat5 cable from the router

 

[jamin100]

Get another wireless router and use it in bridge mode.

 

[wegotitugetit]

does it need to be wireless? if its less than 100m then you can run cat5 cable from the router

yes it does have to be wi fi

i have a pc in the office and we also have 2 big boxes that are powered to keep the signal up but i want wi fi for my phone as it is easier to show a customer a image off ebay etc in the shop that them nicking the pc of the counter etc

hence why it has to be wifi

 

[wegotitugetit]

Get another wireless router and use it in bridge mode.

i do have a spare router up here will have a look to see how it works

 

[jamin100]

i do have a spare router up here will have a look to see how it works

It should be pretty straight forward

Setup your first router in the back so that it connects to the net (think you may already have this)

Then run a cat5e cable between the router in the back and the new router in the front.

On the front router you will need to make a new ssid, so essentially you will have 2 wireless networks.

Put the front router in bridge mode and it should work ok.

Depending on the router it nay nit be necessary to have the 2nd ssid but I would just to be in the safe side.

If everything works then great, however if its skis then you will need an application in either your phone or computer to tell you what channels wireless networks in your area are using.

Use the channels with the least wireless access points on them and use 2 different channels for your 2 wireless routers if you can

 

[arad85]

So, let me understand. You have a PC in the place where you want the wireless network available. This is connected via ethernet to the router that is connected to the internet some distance away. Right so far?

If yes, then you need to configure the second router as a wireless access point (just google it with your make of router to figure out the instructions as you'll need to do a bit ofd configuration). You will then use the second wireless router as a switch hanging your PC off it with one connection going back to the ADSL (I assume) router.

HTH

 

[jamin100]

So, let me understand. You have a PC in the place where you want the wireless network available. This is connected via ethernet to the router that is connected to the internet some distance away. Right so far?

If yes, then you need to configure the second router as a wireless access point (just google it with your make of router to figure out the instructions as you'll need to do a bit ofd configuration). You will then use the second wireless router as a switch hanging your PC off it with one connection going back to the ADSL (I assume) router.

HTH

I read it he wants a wireless network in the front of the shop for use with devices like phones or ipads etc

 

[barneyrubble]

If you can run an RJ45 cable between the two then run the same SSID and wireless key but on a different channel. Disable the DHCP server on the router and plug the cable into LAN ports on each router. Change the IP Address on the second router to an unused one int he original router's range.

 

[arad85]

I read it he wants a wireless network in the front of the shop for use with devices like phones or ipads etc

Me too, but that he also has a PC close connected via RJ45.

 

[arad85]

If you can run an RJ45 cable between the two then run the same SSID and wireless key but on a different channel. Disable the DHCP server on the router and plug the cable into LAN ports on each router. Change the IP Address on the second router to an unused one int he original router's range.

BTW, not all equipment likes jumping between same SSID/key different frequency automatically - particularly phones. It may be better to just stick to two separate SSIDs...

 

[sep9001]

You may also have the option of using a HomePlug Ethernet Adapter with embedded Wireless Access Point.

 

[Pete Allen]

for the homeplugs, I've got two PC's networked with them, just added the second a few days ago.

Really easy to set up and, no problems with connections, just don't get the 85mbs ones.

 

[howitzer]

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/168753 that should do it, it's a range extender, it sits halfway between you and the original router and passes the signal on.

Give it a go with the spare router you have first though, may as well as you already have it.

 

[barneyrubble]

BTW, not all equipment likes jumping between same SSID/key different frequency automatically - particularly phones. It may be better to just stick to two separate SSIDs...

Not had any problems with any of the kit I've installed for clients.