Cheap WiFi to Ethernet adaptor?

[Ian]

Has anyone got any suggestions for a cheap WiFi to Ethernet adaptor? I've had a search around and it looks like there are only a handful of no-name brands that I'm hesitant to trust. I've got a couple of old Ethernet devices that I'd really like to switch over to connect via WiFi and this seemed like the easiest way.

Here's the one I found on Amazon which looks like it should do the job:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vonets-VAR11N-300-Router-Bridge-Repeater/dp/B0148NO58W/

However, I've never heard of Vonets before and it gets very mixed reviews, particularly relating to longevity!

Anyone using something similar that they could recommend?

 

[Urmas]

How about the old router approach:

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/reuse-an-old-router-to-bridge-devices-to-your-wireless-network/

 

[Abarbarian]

How about the old router approach:

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/reuse-an-old-router-to-bridge-devices-to-your-wireless-network/

 

[Ian]

How about the old router approach:

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/reuse-an-old-router-to-bridge-devices-to-your-wireless-network/

Thanks, I think that may be the "route" I end up going down. I've got an old router that I can re-flash with OpenWRT and use for this, it's just a bit bulky. I'm really surprised that there aren't cheap WiFi>Ethernet bridges more readily available - I wonder if a RPi Zero W can bridge Eth/Wifi...I'll have a look.

 

[OCoder]

Has anyone got any suggestions for a cheap WiFi to Ethernet adaptor? I've had a search around and it looks like there are only a handful of no-name brands that I'm hesitant to trust. I've got a couple of old Ethernet devices that I'd really like to switch over to connect via WiFi and this seemed like the easiest way.

Here's the one I found on Amazon which looks like it should do the job:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Vonets-VAR11N-300-Router-Bridge-Repeater/dp/B0148NO58W/

However, I've never heard of Vonets before and it gets very mixed reviews, particularly relating to longevity!

Anyone using something similar that they could recommend?

I suggest the netgear one here or similar:
NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender (EX2700) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L0YLRUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_n5pXAbGNH6NY3

This one has an ethernet port on the bottom.

 

[Ian]

Thanks @OCoder - I'll check it out . It's only £15 in the UK which is great - so if I can use just the ethernet port (and disable the wifi repeater) then that would be perfect!

 

[Ian]

I suggest the netgear one here or similar:
NETGEAR N300 WiFi Range Extender (EX2700) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L0YLRUW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_n5pXAbGNH6NY3

This one has an ethernet port on the bottom.

I bought this after my last reply and I've just set it up today - it works great. Thank you very much for your recommendation .

It's quite slow (only connects at 144Mbps max due to the 20MHz channel width), but that's fine my my needs . I set it up as normal and then disabled the repeater radio so that only the Ethernet port can be used. Great value for £15 .