Wireless router to wireless router connection?

[Jed Shields]

Hi guys,

currently I have this setup:

Computer Room upstairs
2 PCs & Server connected to a 4 port switch.
4 Port Switch connected to Netgear Homeplug

Living Room:
HTPC, Sonos connected to Netgear Router, along with Virgin Cable Modem.
Also using a Netgear Homeplug.

Unfortunately, all I'm getting across the homeplug connection is around 2Mbps - fine for file transfer, SD videos etc, but no good for HD videos.

I've got a spare wireless router gathering dust. Could I connect this to my 4 Port Switch upstairs (or replace the 4 port switch) and connect wirelessly to the Router downstairs, and therefore remove the poor Homeplug connection?

If I can do this ... how do I do it?

Cheers,

Jed.

 

[Skidilliplop]

If your router supports bridging then yes, but not all routers do. If the router supports 3rd party firmware like DGTeam or DDWRT you might be in luck as that might grant you bridging support.

 

[Jed Shields]

Right ... I'll check the manuals ...

 

[Skidilliplop]

What make/model is the router?

 

[exia]

I opened a similar thread this week; Using spare DG834G v3 as wireless extender, some of the settings may at least be relevant to you.