Re: Wireless network question
> Anonymouswrote:
I currently have a wired network using a cable modem and a wired
> router. Can I add a wireless router by connecting the Ethernet
cable
> from the wireless router to a port on the wired router? I am trying
to
> gain flexibility in where I can place the wireless router while
> minimizing the additional wiring. Thanks for the help.
No, what you want is an access point to plug via cat5 to your wired
router. This will allow you to place it where it will give you the
best performance. You can even use another as a repeater for the
first.
The only way to go.
.
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