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Extending Wireless to Additional Hub
Astec
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I've recently moved and setup o2 Broadband. Telephone sockets are in the two front rooms, so the router plugs in there.
However I have a Desktop and work Laptop which aren't wireless; can make the desktop wireless (card/USB adaptor) but work laptop is locked down for security (can't even use an adaptor). I wanted these in one the rear bedroom which will be our study too.
Is there a way of receiving the wireless signal and diverting it back down a cable? Both desktop and laptop have RJ45 ports. I know I can do it via a cable (ie to another router), but have freshly decorated walls and new carpets so can't lay the cable!
However I have a Desktop and work Laptop which aren't wireless; can make the desktop wireless (card/USB adaptor) but work laptop is locked down for security (can't even use an adaptor). I wanted these in one the rear bedroom which will be our study too.
Is there a way of receiving the wireless signal and diverting it back down a cable? Both desktop and laptop have RJ45 ports. I know I can do it via a cable (ie to another router), but have freshly decorated walls and new carpets so can't lay the cable!
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Suggest you look at Powerline Networking/Homeplug under these circumstances.No free lunch, and no free laptop
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You want something of this nature:
http://www.misco.co.uk/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=119209&CatId=353
Connects to your wireless network, then provides 4 ethernet network sockets so you can plug laptop/desktop/games console/etc. directly into it.0
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