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Adding WAP to ethernet home network

Forum Wireless Networking : Setup, Configuration & Security Adding WAP to ethernet home network

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I would like to set up a WAP at home so that we can choose when different members of the family have wifi access.
I am currently using ethernet and a Thomson Speedtouch 546(i) V6 router. We have 3 laptop PCs and an imac, also a PS3 and Wii. Can you recommend a suitable, easy to install, WAP?

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you can convert any router into an WAP by following these steps

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] cess-point

if you only have Fast Ethernet:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6833704039

if you have Giga Ethernet:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6833704038

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Thanks very much for the information. You suggest using a router and converting it, is this a better than buying a wireless access point?

Reply to fiona2
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I like to use routers. They are about the same price and if the main router dies you still have a backup. Also most WAP only come with one 10/100 LAN port. By using a router you have additional LAN ports available.

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Great information, thank you.

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