Router to Router Wirelessly - Can it be done? - SV650.org

08-04-10, 09:12 AM

I'm trying to figure a way round throwing cables all over the house and not splash out on a wireless receiver on the xbox and came up with this maybe...

I have a spare wireless router, could I connect this up to the xbox with the ethernet cable and then connect wirelessly to the actual real wireless router downstairs that we all access from our PC's in the house to use the internet?

keith_d · 08-04-10, 09:35 AM

I think 3-com offered router-to-router connectivity on one of their models. But it was limited to other units of the same type so pretty much useless for most of us.

I suspect your best bet will be to look for an access point on Fleabay which is effectively a wireless to 10-baseT bridge.

08-04-10, 09:51 AM

yeah you can with a lot of routers. Just set it up as a wireless access point (WAP). Which model router is it?

Google is your friend

08-04-10, 10:04 AM

can be done... just not with my expensive net gear...

pos

flymo · 08-04-10, 10:41 AM

Not really Stu unless its a feature of the router. You can buy wifi network range extenders to do this though.

Also, you can buy a wifi adapter that you can connect the Xbox to.

pookie · 08-04-10, 10:42 AM

I did this with an old homehub I picked up for peanuts on ebay

http://www.jarviser.co.uk/jarviser/repeaterhubs.html

I worked with my billion adsl modem. Otherwise have a look at using powerline comtrend plugs for connecting up using the mains network in your house as an alternative

flymo · 08-04-10, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by pookie

...Otherwise have a look at using powerline comtrend plugs for connecting up using the mains network in your house as an alternative

good idea, I use these to connect up my Slingbox at the other end of the house

08-04-10, 11:28 AM

Like I say, I have a few routers kicking around at home, so was just being tight I suppose. Those Comtrend powerline plugs look a good idea.

08-04-10, 12:09 PM

A lot of routers have this function as standard, and a lot of routers you can hack easily.

I use my laptop's wireless connection to connect my xbox to live... wirelessly

Microsoft can get fudged if they think I'll pay £60 for a wireless card.

hindle8907 · 08-04-10, 12:17 PM

yeah i think some of the belkin range offer this feature and you bridge the connections i have never done this but im sure it can be done.

08-04-10, 09:12 AM	#1
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Router to Router Wirelessly - Can it be done? I'm trying to figure a way round throwing cables all over the house and not splash out on a wireless receiver on the xbox and came up with this maybe... I have a spare wireless router, could I connect this up to the xbox with the ethernet cable and then connect wirelessly to the actual real wireless router downstairs that we all access from our PC's in the house to use the internet?

08-04-10, 09:35 AM	#2
keith_d Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ruislip Posts: 1,131	Re: Router to Router Wirelessly - Can it be done? I think 3-com offered router-to-router connectivity on one of their models. But it was limited to other units of the same type so pretty much useless for most of us. I suspect your best bet will be to look for an access point on Fleabay which is effectively a wireless to 10-baseT bridge.

08-04-10, 09:51 AM	#3
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Router to Router Wirelessly - Can it be done? yeah you can with a lot of routers. Just set it up as a wireless access point (WAP). Which model router is it? Google is your friend

08-04-10, 10:04 AM	#4
454697819 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Router to Router Wirelessly - Can it be done? can be done... just not with my expensive net gear... pos

08-04-10, 10:41 AM	#5
flymo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: North West Posts: 3,124	Re: Router to Router Wirelessly - Can it be done? Not really Stu unless its a feature of the router. You can buy wifi network range extenders to do this though. Also, you can buy a wifi adapter that you can connect the Xbox to.

08-04-10, 10:42 AM	#6
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: Router to Router Wirelessly - Can it be done? I did this with an old homehub I picked up for peanuts on ebay http://www.jarviser.co.uk/jarviser/repeaterhubs.html I worked with my billion adsl modem. Otherwise have a look at using powerline comtrend plugs for connecting up using the mains network in your house as an alternative __________________ "an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future

08-04-10, 11:28 AM	#8
plowsie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Router to Router Wirelessly - Can it be done? Like I say, I have a few routers kicking around at home, so was just being tight I suppose. Those Comtrend powerline plugs look a good idea.

08-04-10, 12:09 PM	#9
gettin2dizzy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Router to Router Wirelessly - Can it be done? A lot of routers have this function as standard, and a lot of routers you can hack easily. I use my laptop's wireless connection to connect my xbox to live... wirelessly Microsoft can get fudged if they think I'll pay £60 for a wireless card.

08-04-10, 12:17 PM	#10
hindle8907 Member Mega Poster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,492	Re: Router to Router Wirelessly - Can it be done? yeah i think some of the belkin range offer this feature and you bridge the connections i have never done this but im sure it can be done. __________________ 2006-2007 -- Gilera Runner 50 - Sold 2007-2008 -- Hyosung XRX125 - Stolen 2009-2010 -- 05 SV650n - CAT - B 2010-Now -- 00 SV650s & 00 SV650n & GSXR 600 K2

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