Hey networking wizards, I need to pick your brains.
Basically I'm moving into a shared flat that has a wireless router/modem that supplies internet to the flat.
I have a main PC and a server that I use for media, storing photos and backups, neither of these computers have a wireless NIC or dongle as I've been using gigabit Ethernet. I'm not really willing to lose the gigabit speed between my computer and server as I'm often transferring a few Gb of photos one way or the other and don't want to have to wait 15-20 times longer while they transfer at 54Gbps.
What I'm planning on doing is getting a wireless bridge with a gigabit switch built in so I will in effect have a wired Network in my room connected via the wireless bridge to the wireless router/modem.
However I have some questions. Both the router/modem and my bridge/switch will need to be in bridge mode, correct? Would being in bridge mode still allow others to connect to the router/modem using their computers?
Also any recommendations for a good wireless bridge with a gigabit switch built in? or would a wireless router be easier to come by and do the job the same?
Edit: Oh, I'd need 3 or more gigabit Ethernet ports (2 PCs + PS3)
I know it's not going to be cheap but that's fine.
Ta, Col
Basically I'm moving into a shared flat that has a wireless router/modem that supplies internet to the flat.
I have a main PC and a server that I use for media, storing photos and backups, neither of these computers have a wireless NIC or dongle as I've been using gigabit Ethernet. I'm not really willing to lose the gigabit speed between my computer and server as I'm often transferring a few Gb of photos one way or the other and don't want to have to wait 15-20 times longer while they transfer at 54Gbps.
What I'm planning on doing is getting a wireless bridge with a gigabit switch built in so I will in effect have a wired Network in my room connected via the wireless bridge to the wireless router/modem.
However I have some questions. Both the router/modem and my bridge/switch will need to be in bridge mode, correct? Would being in bridge mode still allow others to connect to the router/modem using their computers?
Also any recommendations for a good wireless bridge with a gigabit switch built in? or would a wireless router be easier to come by and do the job the same?
Edit: Oh, I'd need 3 or more gigabit Ethernet ports (2 PCs + PS3)

Ta, Col
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