Wireless - Wired Network Access Point?

coral

Does anyone know if there is such a product that will access a wireless network with some ethernet ports that will allow me to plug in PCs and suchlike using network cables?

Thanks

Rex_Mundi

You can connect up to 4 wired computers and have wireless access as well with this model. It is also a broadband modem with a built in hardware firewall.

Chippy_Minton

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/103185 is such a device.

MercilessKiller

Rex_Mundi wrote:

You can connect up to 4 wired computers and have wireless access as well with this model. It is also a broadband modem with a built in hardware firewall.

With any model

All wireless adsl/cable/broadband routers will allow up to 4 wired computers. Configuration must be done through a wired computer anyway before wireless can be used!

Rex_Mundi

MercilessKiller wrote:

All wireless adsl/cable/broadband routers will allow up to 4 wired computers.

I knew that. I was answering the OPs question by recommending a router.

JonnyF_2

Rex_Mundi wrote:

I knew that. I was answering the OPs question by recommending a router.

Yes, but isn't the OP meaning the access point should access an already established Wi-Fi network? In which case they don't need a router/modem, just an access point which will connect to a Wi-Fi network (which is already being provided by a router).

For example, in my house I have an 802.11b router/modem downstairs which connects directly to the internet, then I have an ethernet cable running from the downstairs router to the upstairs DWL-2000AP+ 802.11b/g access point (which also has a few ethernet ports). If I didn't have an ethernet cable connecting the AP with the router, I could set the AP to be a Wi-Fi repeater, which means it just connects to the network provided by the router and provides more Wi-Fi coverage and allows me to plug ethernet cables into the AP and access the network.

Hope that helps,

Jonny

Rex_Mundi

JonnyF wrote:

Yes, but isn't the OP meaning the access point should access an already established Wi-Fi network? In which case they don't need a router/modem, just an access point which will connect to a Wi-Fi network (which is already being provided by a router).

True, I did wonder what exactly the OP wanted (the post was a bit scant of details), but the need for 2 wireless routers on a network (especially a home one) is very rare. If they don't feel the need for a modem because they are maybe using a USB modem, then if they are going to get a wireless router anyway, a wireless router/modem would be a far better option (far easier to set up and run).

coral

Sorry, I was a bit vague. I have a network set up but repair PCs from home and would find it easier to use cables to connect them to the network & internet temporarily, rather than installing & uninstalling a USB receiver & entering WEP keys each time. The existing router is in another room and cannot be moved. Is an access point suitable for this - JonnyF seems to imply it is?

Cheers for your help!

Rex_Mundi

coral wrote:

Is an access point suitable for this - JonnyF seems to imply it is?

Cheers for your help!

An access point would be ideal for you in your situation.