Cheapie wifi extender for Ipod Touch?

gazjam · 11 Mar 2009 at 17:49

HI,
currently have ethernet cable running into the livingroom feeding a squeezebox music streamer.

I want to use an Ipod Touch as a remote, so I want to plug in a wireless externder - or whatever? - in the livingroom.

Basically the extender is used in the same room as the Ipod, so Im not needing a mega powerful mega expensive unit.

Cheap n cheerful!

I've heard I could use any old wireless router as an extender?

Considering I can get a Belkin extender for about £30 from here, would I be as well getting one of those?

Thanks in advance.

gazjam · 12 Mar 2009 at 10:52

Anyone?

Buying soon, would apprreciate any help guys.

thx

iraiguana · 12 Mar 2009 at 10:56

My understanding is you simply turn off the dhcp of the router and removing any other functions it is running so it works the same as a repeater. People generally recommend the linksys equipment as customisable firmware is available too.

gazjam · 12 Mar 2009 at 14:33

Thanks for the reply.

1 more question thanks.

Im on Virgin Media Cable.
As the router would be used as a REPEATER rather than a router, does it matter if its a adsl router?

Or does it have to be cable?

Looking for lowest cost solution.

Thanks

iraiguana · 12 Mar 2009 at 17:02

It does not matter what type of a router it was, as it will not require/be using the modem which is the main difference between the two types of router you have mentioned.