Wireless Switch??

I have a wireless network setup for a local business. The wireless router is connected to a switch where most of the workstations are wired. They want to expand to the next building over and have no way to run wires, so wireless was the answer. Unfortunatly, the couple computers that are going over there are too old to support wireless. I do not want to deal with the hassle of trying to make it work. These computers are currently wired on the network and run fine. Is there some way to go wireless to the new building to maybe a switch, where I can connect them directly via wire? Some type of a wireless switch? Does this exist?

Thanks!

 

To make a switch "wireless," all you have to do is plug an access point into it. So basically, you would need a switch at each end, and a wireless ap plugged into each switch. Then you just have to config the ap's to "bridge" the connection.

Scott
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I was under the impression that an ap was inbound only....not both ways. So if I have a router/switch on one end, and a access point/switch on the other, they will connect? I didnt see anything in the access point manual instructing how to make it connect into the router.

Thanks!

 

May be this can Help.

Link to: Wireless Cable/DSL Router or Access Point – What should I get?

Link to: Wirelessly Bridging Home / SOHO Network.

 

Depends on the access point. The links below (posted by CAT5e) are good reading.
Important thing is to make sure that you have the proper equipment. Most "home" routers used in residential applications only operate "one way" in which it acts as a gateway (AP to gateway). Newer routers and higher end routers allow you to set them up as bridges (AP to AP to gateway). Some even work as repeaters (AP to AP to AP to gateway).
My favorite to work with are Cisco 1200. A bit pricey for home use, but for a business, you can't beat their reliablity and flexability.
In your scenerio, I would recommend using direction antenna.

Scott
http://www.AAApcMechanic.com