How can I connect a wired switch to a wireless network ?
April 16th, 2008 | by switch |
Nick C asked:
In my Den I have a wireless router. In my office I have 5 desktop computers that do not have wireless cards, and I don’t want to put wireless cards in them. How can I connect a 8port wired switch to the wireless network? Is there a device to bridge the two?
GRAIG
In my Den I have a wireless router. In my office I have 5 desktop computers that do not have wireless cards, and I don’t want to put wireless cards in them. How can I connect a 8port wired switch to the wireless network? Is there a device to bridge the two?
GRAIG
One Response to “How can I connect a wired switch to a wireless network ?”
By Tracy L on Apr 16, 2008 | Reply
If you plug the switch into the router (use one of the LAN ports) they will be connected!
You can also get a wireless bridge like the Linksys WET54G
Connect that bridge to the switch and all machines on the switch are then connected without having to run a cable to the den. A cable is the better solution but you can use a wireless bridge if necessary.