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I want to connect my router which is on the library to an access point through an ethernet cable, and I want to know if the access point would be able to 'broadcast' the connection from the cable ..

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Originally posted by Johny
Hi guys,

I have a Linksys WAG54G router (802.11g/b and 4 RJ45 Ports)  on the library, my desktop with an USB 802.11g Adapter and my father's laptop with a Belkin (don't know the model) PCMCIA 802.11g Adapter, which roams around the house.

My room is right above the library, so I get a really good speed all the time.
The problem is the laptop. My father often uses it on the living room which is about 5-10 meters away with 2/3 walls on its way. The speed gets really low, down to 1Mbps most times

So what I'm thinking is if a Wireless Access Point connected through an ethernet cable to my router would be able to provide wireless access on the living room, so I'd have good signal strength all over the place ?

Any help would be great!

Thanks,

Johny

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Thats quiet common actually due to the way the signal is sent you are sometimes better to be further away than closer.

The signal I beleive is sent out like a radar pulse and this is why black spots are created - one beings near the router itself - I will try to find a diagram to explain what I mean - I'm not very good with explanations.

You have the same set up as me.

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Originally posted by Mentality
Thats quiet common actually due to the way the signal is sent you are sometimes better to be further away than closer.

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BUT MY SIGNAL IS GOOD WHEN I'M CLOSE AND BAD WHEN I'M FAR AWAY.. ffs can't no one answer what I REALLY NEED?

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Originally posted by Johny

I want to connect my router which is on the library to an access point through an ethernet cable, and I want to know if the access point would be able to 'broadcast' the connection from the cable ..

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Originally posted by Johny
I want to connect my router which is on the library to an access point through an ethernet cable, and I want to know if the access point would be able to 'broadcast' the connection from the cable ..

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yes it will.

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Originally posted by Johny
BUT MY SIGNAL IS GOOD WHEN I'M CLOSE AND BAD WHEN I'M FAR AWAY.. ffs can't no one answer what I REALLY NEED?

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maybe you need a wireless range expander

but a regular wireless access point should do the trick from a router if you want it wired.

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Originally posted by gif83


but a regular wireless access point should do the trick from a router if you want it wired.

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I don't want it wired, I want the access point to deliver wireless connection from a wired connection received from an ethernet cable. Is that possible?

yes yes yes yes yes yes!! it is possible..

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Originally posted by Johny
I don't want it wired, I want the access point to deliver wireless connection from a wired connection received from an ethernet cable. Is that possible?

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I meant wired between the router and wireless access point... as you stated in your first post:

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Originally posted by Johny
Wireless Access Point connected through an ethernet cable to my router

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and yes... what you want should be possible as Voldemort has stated.. (many times )