What router/access point?

volt9291 · 7 Jul 2013 at 18:22

The internet in my house is wireless, but not all of the things i want to connect are.

Is there a device i can get that will connect to my wireless router then i can connect my TV, Sky box and amp to using their ethernet ports to that device?

Do i just need another wireless router to do this?

bremen1874 · 7 Jul 2013 at 20:03

What model is the existing router?

volt9291 · 7 Jul 2013 at 22:51

its ZyXEL nbg4604

bremen1874 · 7 Jul 2013 at 23:12

I assume just using network cables isn't an option?

Have a look at Powerline adapters as a good second best option.

For the Sky box you may be able to use their wireless connector.

Hyburnate · 7 Jul 2013 at 23:22

Are all these things in the same room? How about powerline adapters to the room that they're in, then a switch with a meter ethernet cable hooking them all into the switch.
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1 x TP-Link 300Mbps AV200 Wireless N Powerline Extender Starter Kit (TL-WPA281KIT) £73.99
1 x Netgear FS605 5-port 10/100 Switch £13.99
Total : £97.88 (includes shipping : £8.25).

Something like this, however you'll want to choose the homeplugs depending on your internet speed and what speeds you would like to achieve.

volt9291 · 7 Jul 2013 at 23:29

hi guys, no using network cables is not an option. my wireless router is in the under stairs cupboard where the fiber comes into the house, this router is fine for my pc, macbook, iphone ect. around the house. Its my Tv, amp and sky box thats in the front room that are not wireless that i want to connect. Home plugs are a option but was wondering if there is such a thing like a switch(like above) that is wireless, to receive my internet from my router under the stairs and then i can connect my tv etc. to it?

Hyburnate · 7 Jul 2013 at 23:32

volt9291 said:
hi guys, no using network cables is not an option. my wireless router is in the under stairs cupboard where the fiber comes into the house, this router is fine for my pc, macbook, iphone ect. around the house. Its my Tv, amp and sky box thats in the front room that are not wireless that i want to connect. Home plugs are a option but was wondering if there is such a thing like a switch(like above) that is wireless, to receive my internet from my router under the stairs and then i can connect my tv etc. to it?

Indeed there is, we have one that is Sky branded, you plug it into the wall outlet it picks up the wireless connection and has 5 Ethernet ports on the back.

volt9291 · 7 Jul 2013 at 23:36

Hyburnate said:
Indeed there is, we have one that is Sky branded, you plug it into the wall outlet it picks up the wireless connection and has 5 Ethernet ports on the back.

Ok then this should do what i need then, i knew sky did one but i was thinking its would only have one port.

Does anybody else(netgear,tp link etc.) make them?

volt9291 · 7 Jul 2013 at 23:47

done a quick google, looks like what i need is called a 'wireless bridge'

Any recommendations on what to get if this is correct?

bremen1874 · 7 Jul 2013 at 23:54

They're more likely to work in 'client' mode. To the main router they just look like any other wireless client.

A bridge needs configuration at both ends and as the name suggests 'bridges' two networks together.

Either approach could work, but the client option is easier to implement. I know some of the TP-Link routers can be configured in client mode, and there must be others.

You'd still probably be better off using Powerline adapters.