I have an old router that i want to plug into my university's ethernet plug. and turn the wired connection into a wifi connection.... i was just wondering if it was possible before i take all my stuff up there?
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RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
quote:Originally posted by http://www.radiolabs.com/products/wireless/networking/buffalo-wireless-router.php
NOTE: Repeater function is supported with Buffalo bridges, repeaters and routers, but can communicate with other manufacturer's 802.11b and 802.11g client adapters. The Buffalo acts as a standard wireless access point so anyone can connect unless it is secured.
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RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
quote:Originally posted by M73A
i just guessed that it was so old it wouldnt do anything other than adsl - wifi lol
The specifications say it doesn't have a modem, so it should work on Ethernet, so it doesn't matter if your connection is ADSL, Cable or Fiber, as long as it gets an Ethernet signal.
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RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
quote:Originally posted by M73A
i just guessed that it was so old it wouldnt do anything other than adsl - wifi lol
what does adsl have to do with your router o.O
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RE: Using Router as a Repeater?
quote:Originally posted by ShawnZ
what does adsl have to do with your router o.O
Some (consumer)routers also come with a build-in modem, and lots of people don't know the difference between these different types of routers because they are essentially not routers, but a modem/router/switch/accespoint/NAT hybrid.
Be very careful though, universities (if this is in halls) are usually very strict in saying that you're are explicitly not allowed to do this. And I know at my uni they have pretty good ways of insta-banning your room's account automatically.
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