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whats the easiest way to turn my wired connection into a wirless

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  • 07-05-2013 3:34pm
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    gar1234
    Registered Users Posts: 71 ✭✭


    have upc wireless internet downstairs and have it cabled up to my bedroom 2 floors up as the signal is crap whats the best way to make the wired point in the bedroom wireless


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    GarIT
    Registered Users Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭GarIT


    Buy a wireless router.


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    FSL
    Registered Users Posts: 1,456 ✭✭✭FSL


    You don't need a router just a wireless access point.


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    theteal
    Registered Users Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    presuming it's an ethernet patch up to your room, a wireless access point will do the job. you may also have the option of a wireless homeplug set up. a wireless ap may be cheaper though


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    munchkin_utd
    Registered Users Posts: 7,888 ✭✭✭munchkin_utd


    this may also be an idea - a wireless extender (wifi repeater) for about 30euro.
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Huawei-WS320-Wi-Fi-Repeater/dp/B007SU0BJU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1367937900&sr=8-2&keywords=wireless+extender

    With it you would have the same network address for all the house rather than a separate network for the top floor which would only be used once your device has zero reception to the main router and leaves you connectionless for an unpredictable period every time you go upstairs.

    You'd may need to install it on the middle floor to ensure connectivity to the base although if your sketch reception is only with mobile devices then the repeater may be better able to get a signal but then provide you with a stronger usable one.


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