connecting wired LAN between buildings wirelessly

[Ed B]

Goal: To add 8 pcs connected (wired) to a switch in one building to the
existing wired LAN in another building.
The existing LAN has 3pcs sharing files and an internet connection using a
wired 4 port Netgear router.
The existing distance between router and the new switch is approx 180'.

I intend to use the remaining open port on the router and run a Cat5e cable
inside the existing LAN building
to a point closest to the building that will be connected. This will narrow
the distance to about 70'. I was thinking
about installing some type of wireless device (bridge or AP) both here and
in the other building to connect to the switch.

Here is where I need help. I am a little confused with whether I need to use
2 wireless bridges or could I use aireless access
points. The budget allows for up to about about $125 for each device. Could
someone kindly enlighten me?

Thank you,

Ed Bruna

 

[Lem]

Goal: To add 8 pcs connected (wired) to a switch in one building to the
existing wired LAN in another building.
The existing LAN has 3pcs sharing files and an internet connection using a
wired 4 port Netgear router.
The existing distance between router and the new switch is approx 180'.

I intend to use the remaining open port on the router and run a Cat5e cable
inside the existing LAN building
to a point closest to the building that will be connected. This will narrow
the distance to about 70'. I was thinking
about installing some type of wireless device (bridge or AP) both here and
in the other building to connect to the switch.

Here is where I need help. I am a little confused with whether I need to use
2 wireless bridges or could I use aireless access
points. The budget allows for up to about about $125 for each device. Could
someone kindly enlighten me?

Thank you,

Ed Bruna

See this page from MVP Jack's website: http://www.ezlan.net/bridging.html

In addition to the purpose-built wireless bridges suggested on Jack's
site (WET11, WET54G, DWL-G810), some of which you can find used, you can
also get two used Linux-based wireless routers (e.g., older Linksys
WRT54G; Buffalo WHR-G125) and flash them with 3rd-party firmware (e.g.,
DD-WRT) which will permit configuring these devices in a variety of ways.
See http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page (keeping in mind that
not all pages of the wiki are uptodate).

Finally, the Linksys site shows a "Wireless-G Business Ethernet Bridge"
which it touts as useful for "High-Speed Wireless Bridging for Small
Businesses." It's got all kinds of fancy features, such as Power Over
Ethernet (so you don't need to mount it near a power outlet), and the
latest and greatest wireless encryption capability. The only problem is
that in a quick Google search, I couldn't find it for sale anywhere.
This is a link direct to the Linksys site: http://tinyurl.com/36q43s
(the real link is very long and may wrap:
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Sate...nksys/Common/VisitorWrapper&lid=2791039789B01)

 

[Ed B]

Lem,
Thank you for your answer. It was exactly what I was looking for!
Ed B.

 

[Lem]

YW

Lem,
Thank you for your answer. It was exactly what I was looking for!
Ed B.