Can I do this...........

spb251272 · 6 Dec 2006 at 10:44

OK, I recently moved from a Netgear wireless ADSL router (with AOL) to a wired router (with NTL Cable). I am getting my kids PSPs and the new Wii console for xmas, and I want them to be able to connect wirelessly to my network.

The question is can I in any way use my netgear adsl router as a wireless access point, or am I going to have to buy a new wireless access point?

Cheers in advance.

spb251272 · 6 Dec 2006 at 15:07

I didn't think I could do this because the netgear is an adsl router, and the WAN socket is the adsl variety, which means I can't stick an ethernet cable in it. The netgear router has an adsl wan port, and 4 ethernet LAN ports. My new wired router has an ethernet WAN port and 4 ethernet LAN ports.

spb251272 · 6 Dec 2006 at 15:33

Thanks, I'll give it a go

spb251272 · 7 Dec 2006 at 12:32

Thanks - if this works then I'll be well pleased!

spb251272 · 11 Dec 2006 at 15:38

How do I access the wireless router to check/change settings once I have plugged it into the wired router?

spb251272 · 13 Dec 2006 at 20:23

HA! It works!!!

Thanks for the advice - you guys have just saved me £30