Small cheap and simple wifi access point.

soundb0y · 7 Jul 2016 at 10:22

Morning all,

Can anyone recommend me a cheap and simple access point?

Basically I have a wired connection to a computer in a container that basically blocks all phone signal.

I want to be able to add a small wifi access point just to connect my phone to so I can receive emails and use whatsapp.

Basically im just getting confused between all the powerline adaptors and the full on access points and what does what.

Cheers

joeyjojo · 7 Jul 2016 at 10:30

I would probably start with some old hardware that's knocking around. This kind of thing http://www.tweaktown.com/guides/1575/using_an_old_router_as_a_diy_wireless_access_point/index3.html

soundb0y · 7 Jul 2016 at 10:42

Thanks thought of that but I'm already using my old decent routers in the house as access points. The ones I have left are either missing plugs and things or are BT homehubs and im sure I tried to set up with one once and failed.

joeyjojo · 7 Jul 2016 at 11:42

I assume you could get something like this to work? £19.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/tp-l...dsl2-modem-router-td-w8960n-v5-nw-092-tp.html

BigT · 7 Jul 2016 at 14:19

This'll do what you want i.e. act as a simple access point:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/tp-link-300mbps-wireless-n-nano-router-tl-wr802n-nw-169-tp.html

It can do other things like act as a bridge, a range extender or make a wired device access wireless networks. Thus it'll do for your current situation and if things change then it may still be able to be re-purposed. for example I take mine on trips away to plug the hotel's ethernet internet access into to create my own hotspot.

joeyjojo · 7 Jul 2016 at 16:26

BigT said:
This'll do what you want i.e. act as a simple access point:

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/tp-link-300mbps-wireless-n-nano-router-tl-wr802n-nw-169-tp.html

I was going to suggest this too but I think the OP will then also need a switch. Cheaper to get one device with integrated switch.

soundb0y · 8 Jul 2016 at 19:22

Thanks guys yeah have gone with a similar tp link access point to the first one posted. If it works fine will get a few more ordered.