Access point with built in hub?

PiKe · 6 Jan 2014 at 14:25

Looking for something that will take WAN, has wireless (5ghz is optional) and has at least 3 switch ports available to use.

Currently using a Buffalo 'something' but the wireless has gone flakey on it.

Any suggestions?

#Chri5# · 6 Jan 2014 at 14:28

NetGear WN604 has 4 x 10/100 built in

PiKe · 6 Jan 2014 at 14:33

That's great, cheers.

#Chri5# · 6 Jan 2014 at 14:36

Oh hang on, just saw the requirement for WAN - do you need a router then?

PiKe · 6 Jan 2014 at 14:40

Well the current configuration is that one of the LAN ports from the BT hub go into a Powerline adapter, then at the other end of the house it comes out into the Buffalo.

So I'm not sure if I require WAN or not, its set to bridged at the moment.

unleashed · 8 Jan 2014 at 14:44

PiKe said:
Well the current configuration is that one of the LAN ports from the BT hub go into a Powerline adapter, then at the other end of the house it comes out into the Buffalo.

So I'm not sure if I require WAN or not, its set to bridged at the moment.

You require an access point with LAN ports.

bledd · 8 Jan 2014 at 16:36

Your 'BT hub' is your router by the way.

wonko · 8 Jan 2014 at 16:56

For under a tenner, I've been well impressed with this: http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=NW-062-AS&groupid=46&catid=1596

It's obviously not high-end but it will run as a simple AP with a 4-port fast ethernet switch. I've got two filling wifi blackspots around the house.