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Laptop for range extender????

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  • 16-12-2009 11:07am
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    declanor
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi all,

    i am trying to use an old dell xp laptop to receive my office network(does this fine with internal wifi card) and rebroadcast it around my home using a d-link dwl-g630 pcmci card. The 2 buildings are just too far apart to enable me to get office wifi in some rooms. Trying to do it with buying any addionional hardware if possible!

    Is it do-able? Thanks in advance!!


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    bonzodog2
    Registered Users Posts: 6,218 ✭✭✭bonzodog2


    It is possible to rebroadcast wifi, Ive done it with a laptop receiving a network on a wifi adapter, and RJ45 LAN socket connected to another wifi router. Is it your 'own' office ?

    I'm not sure if its possible with an internal card and a pcmcia card though


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    declanor
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭declanor


    bonzodog2 wrote: »
    It is possible to rebroadcast wifi, Ive done it with a laptop receiving a network on a wifi adapter, and RJ45 LAN socket connected to another wifi router. Is it your 'own' office ?

    I'm not sure if its possible with an internal card and a pcmcia card though

    Yes its my office, a WEP propected network. Anyone do this with a pcmcia card?


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