Wireless into wired network

[MisterSkippy]

I currently have a wired home network. Cable comes in to modem then to
a 4 port wired router which, via Cat 5 cables, feeds two desktops and
a laptop in the daughter's room. She is going to buy a new laptop and
wants to have a wireless connection to the network. Can that be added
to a wired network with some sort of hub or access point or would it
require reworking the whole network with wireless components?
TIA
DFB
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[Pen]

An access point will do what you want, see this example;
http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=35&prid=608

 

[Chris Martin]

I currently have a wired home network. Cable comes in to modem then to
a 4 port wired router which, via Cat 5 cables, feeds two desktops and
a laptop in the daughter's room. She is going to buy a new laptop and
wants to have a wireless connection to the network. Can that be added
to a wired network with some sort of hub or access point or would it
require reworking the whole network with wireless components?
TIA
DFB
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Or replace your 4 port wired router with a 4 port wired and wireless router.

 

[kony]

I currently have a wired home network. Cable comes in to modem then to
a 4 port wired router which, via Cat 5 cables, feeds two desktops and
a laptop in the daughter's room. She is going to buy a new laptop and
wants to have a wireless connection to the network. Can that be added
to a wired network with some sort of hub or access point or would it
require reworking the whole network with wireless components?
TIA
DFB
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Or just buy a wireless router that can be used as an access
point, then if/when daughter leaves she'll already have a router
instead of having to buy more gear. The routers typically aren't
any more expensive so basically you just get the additional
features for free.

 

[MisterSkippy]

Or just buy a wireless router that can be used as an access
point, then if/when daughter leaves she'll already have a router
instead of having to buy more gear. The routers typically aren't
any more expensive so basically you just get the additional
features for free.

Would I just plug the wireless router into one of the ports on the
Linksys wired router and then configure her laptop to communicate with
the wireless router?
TIA
DFB
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[kony]

Would I just plug the wireless router into one of the ports on the
Linksys wired router and then configure her laptop to communicate with
the wireless router?
TIA
DFB
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yes
Turn off the DHCP feature on the wireless router too.

I cannot be 100% certain that all current routers do this, but I
believe most do, and i have a D-Link I'm using like this at the
moment.

 

[MisterSkippy]

Many thanks to all who replied.
I now have several ways to go.
Regards
DFB
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[MisterSkippy]

yes
Turn off the DHCP feature on the wireless router too.

I cannot be 100% certain that all current routers do this, but I
believe most do, and i have a D-Link I'm using like this at the
moment.

Many thanks to you and all who gave advice. The wireless router with
DHCP disabled seems like a good idea as she can take it with her.
Again thanks
DFB


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