extending a wireless network up a block of flats

[Slinky]

Im looking to replace an existing wired network, which has a network switch on each floor to provide access to the adsl router in the basement, with a wireless network.
My plan is to simply replace the switches on each floor with a wireless access point of some description.

However thats where I fall flat, what equipment do i need to do the job.

 

[locutus12]

Im looking to replace an existing wired network, which has a network switch on each floor to provide access to the adsl router in the basement, with a wireless network.
My plan is to simply replace the switches on each floor with a wireless access point of some description.

However thats where I fall flat, what equipment do i need to do the job.

given its a block and given you have a wired network in place, i wouldnt bother with wireless, wired is far more reliable.

 

[Psyk]

I have seen wireless network repeaters. They just plug into a power socket and somehow amplify the signal (don't know much about how they work). Quite pricey though, £95 each.

But I'd agree with locutus12, there's no point in replacing a wired network with a wireless one. If you want wireless functionality it would make much more sense to put a few access points in the wired network.

 

[locutus12]

it would make much more sense to put a few access points in the wired network.

he speaks the truth

 

[J.B]

as said adding APs in is the easiest way if you want wireless function and its probably cheapest option as well.

Wireless repeaters do exactly that,repeat the signal

 

[benjo plz.]

Add a SMC Webt-G on each floor, set them all up to repeat the signal, giving an extremely strong signal and roaming.

 

[Slinky]

thanks for the replies, the reason for going wireless is partially age of equipment and the difficulty involved in wireing new installations.
I had seen some reference to wireless repeaters so im glad i was thinkking along the same lines.
I'll let you know how it goes