I've got a wireless g network set-up in my home. I've also go a Tivo, and a PS2 in my basement (nowhere near the router) that I would like to connect to it. Is it possible to wire my PS2 and Tivo to a new router
(linsys WRT54G) and use the router as an adapter to connect to my existing wireless network? If so could someone tell me how. You're help is greatly appreciated!
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Assuming the PS2 and the Tivo are going to be wired, what you need is a cheap ethernet switch with an uplink port and a wireless bridge.
Here's Linksys' Wireless Bridge. They used to make one with a built-in switch, but I don't know what happened to it. Here's a 5-port switch that should fit the bill, but you should be able to find a 4 or 5 port hub for under $10 at BestBuy or CompUSA.
Add the bridge to your wireless network, then connect the Tivo & PS2 to the switch, connect the uplink port on the switch to the wireless bridge with another ethernet cable and you're in business.
Edit - Found this Netgear all-in-one switch/bridge.
Router as a nework adapter?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by foo_ball76, Mar 6, 2006.