Re: Powerline product question need wireless expansion

pattyjamas@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hi,
I have a Linksys Router (WRT54GS0) upstairs and signal is not strong
enough downstairs in my house even with 14db antennas. I do not want
to burn any new third party firmware in the router and adjust power
output.

Note I did have a Linksys WRE54G wireless extender downstairs to
amplify the signal but it was problematic and did not have a strong
enough or consistent signal. It has since been tossed.

I would like to have wireless access downstairs for laptop use (will
buy this year), and streaming audio to a stereo (via a Squeezebox unit
I possess).

I would like to run a connection from my router upstairs to some sort
of Powerline adapter upstairs.

--->>Then downstairs I would like to pick up the signal through the
electrical system via another Powerline adapter BUT I want the signal
to be wireless...

What is the best bet or choices/combinations of products to accomplish
this?

I guess I could use Ethernet Powerline adapters on both end and
perhaps plug in another AP but perhaps there is a better way to do
this.


Thanks in advance for all suggestions...
Patty

Depends on if you want it simple or complicated.... There are various
types/manufacturers of powerline stuf, some expensive and some cheaper, but
the netgear stuff I use works as an ethernet bridge over a powerline
(powerline ethernet adapter
http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineEthernetAdapters.aspx
about $140 for two/a pair).. I have one hooked into my wap/router/cable
modem, and the other plugs into the router side ((not the wan)) of a Linksys
wrt54g (under $50 at walmart) and one of the netgear powerline bridge
things... gives me both wired and wireless wherever I plug the stuff in
(usually downstairs, but when nice out, in the backyard by the
gazebo/hammock... gotta relax when surfing! :)

They (netgear) do make a combo ethernet bridge/access point
(http://www.netgear.com/Products/PowerlineNetworking/PowerlineWirelessAccessPoints.aspx)
however they are hard to find, so you may want to consider a plan B and go
for stuff that is reasonable cost but available easily.....



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