yauger September 8, 2008 September 8, 2008 Need some help folks... What would you reccomend for a wireless bridge to connect my AC3 to the internet? and how would I go about hooking it up? thanks a million in advance!
ctenophore September 8, 2008 September 8, 2008 You should be able to use a wireless game console adaptor. The kind for hooking up wired ethernet-equipped consoles. Like this one
yauger September 8, 2008 Author September 8, 2008 You should be able to use a wireless game console adaptor. The kind for hooking up wired ethernet-equipped consoles. Like this one thanks!!! just what I'm looking for... BTW any chance you have seen this for sale at bestbuy or circuitcity?
Amuze September 8, 2008 September 8, 2008 (edited) Not sure about Springfield, but Best Buy here in Fairfax were pretty much useless and did not carry these. Circuit city had one type, but it wasn't the Linksys brand. I'd check online. Or Micro Center. I believe everything's wireless N now so you should be able to find wireless G for a lot cheaper these days... Edited September 8, 2008 by audible
Brian Ward September 8, 2008 September 8, 2008 best buy sometimes has them. you have to go to the better-stocked stores. and about price, these stupid wireless bridges and ridiculously expensive because the primary market is gaming. they're basically the wireless router that sells for $40 but with fewer features and flexibility. but the router is limited and won't do the job so you have to pay $90 - $100 for these. Of course, you can get the WRT54G router and hack it with new firmware since they run on linux, but that's getting more technical than I think you're looking for
ctenophore September 8, 2008 September 8, 2008 You can also get a wireless range extender, typically about the same price as a router, and plug the AC3 into the range extender's single ethernet port. I know it works because I've done exactly this with a Linksys WRT54G + extender. The config may be a bit trickier than the game adaptor though.
ROBZ September 8, 2008 September 8, 2008 what about the Airport Express... i have a spare one that should work? Use AirPort Express to create a new wireless network3 or to extend the range of your existing AirPort-based network..... according the the apple website
yauger September 8, 2008 Author September 8, 2008 what about the Airport Express... i have a spare one that should work? Use AirPort Express to create a new wireless network3 or to extend the range of your existing AirPort-based network..... according the the apple website Robie, that should work just fine, or atleast we will find out tonight!
Brian Ward September 8, 2008 September 8, 2008 Robie, that should work just fine, or atleast we will find out tonight! please report back on that bridge... if it works i'll own one tomorrow!
ROBZ September 8, 2008 September 8, 2008 please report back on that bridge... if it works i'll own one tomorrow! I think it should be fine definitely will let you know
yauger September 9, 2008 Author September 9, 2008 please report back on that bridge... if it works i'll own one tomorrow! don't know why but using the airport express didn't work. maybe if someone who has better experience with setting up the network via a apple airport express....
Brian Ward September 9, 2008 September 9, 2008 don't know why but using the airport express didn't work. maybe if someone who has better experience with setting up the network via a apple airport express.... For some reason I remember that the apple airport is different from standard 802.11b/g/n and they don't interoperate. and be done. Fishing wires through 3 floors isn't always possible. I do CAT5 whenever I can. Josh, if you want to try and run a hard line I can help you out. I have a couple boxes of cable and I can put the ends on for you.
flowerseller September 9, 2008 September 9, 2008 I do CAT5 whenever I can. Josh, if you want to try and run a hard line I can help you out. I have a couple boxes of cable and I can put the ends on for you. It's only going from one room thru to the next and I offered that during one of the phone calls early on yesterday. I think his secret middle name is "Dave"
Brian Ward September 9, 2008 September 9, 2008 It's only going from one room thru to the next and I offered that during one of the phone calls early on yesterday. I think his secret middle name is "Dave" Oh... I figured he had the computer, modem, etc upstairs in one of the bedrooms... Josh - run a CAT 5 wire.
flowerseller September 9, 2008 September 9, 2008 Oh... I figured he had the computer, modem, etc upstairs in one of the bedrooms... Josh - run a CAT 5 wire. But Brian, wireless is so way cool....................
Brian Ward September 9, 2008 September 9, 2008 But Brian, wireless is so way cool.................... wireless is a constant pita. that's why when i get the choice i pull CAT-5 and put ethernet jacks in every room of the house. of course that was in newer construction single family houses. now that i'm in this 1913 rowhouse and the "outside" walls are plaster over the brick firewall it's not as practial .....
yauger September 9, 2008 Author September 9, 2008 But Brian, wireless is so way cool.................... haha Chip you're a hoot... yeah I think Robie and I came to the conclusion that running CAT6 cabling would be easier... going to try again today I think... round 2! DING!
jnguyen4007 September 9, 2008 September 9, 2008 You should look on newegg. They usually have good prices on al their stuff and they carry just about everything that a computer geek would ever want.
Kengar September 9, 2008 September 9, 2008 (edited) I use a netgear ethernet extender. the package comes with two modules, which each plug into electrical outlets and transmit/receive over the house's electrical wiring. One unit is plugged in by the tank (ACIII), the other unit is plugged in by the (wireless) router. Use CAT5 cable to connect tank to its associated module and CAT5 cable to connect ACIII to its associated module and VOILA!, they're talking to each other. (BTW, why is this on the BRK vendor forum?) Edited September 9, 2008 by Kengar
Brian Ward September 9, 2008 September 9, 2008 I use a netgear ethernet extender. the package comes with two modules, which each plug into electrical outlets and transmit/receive over the house's electrical wiring. One unit is plugged in by the tank (ACIII), the other unit is plugged in by the (wireless) router. Use CAT5 cable to connect tank to its associated module and CAT5 cable to connect ACIII to its associated module and VOILA!, they're talking to each other. (BTW, why is this on the BRK vendor forum?) You just have to be sure they're on the same power phase. That's not terribly hard if you understand home wining but is a real pain if you don't.
yauger September 9, 2008 Author September 9, 2008 (BTW, why is this on the BRK vendor forum?) AC3 was purchased from BRK and I was seeking help from them and or anyone who can see this thread.
Kengar September 9, 2008 September 9, 2008 AC3 was purchased from BRK and I was seeking help from them and or anyone who can see this thread. oh. just curious
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