Re: [slim] Wireless Bridge/Gaming Adaptor
Talk about timely: Here's a good writeup of doing this in a bit more hackish way. http://www.hackaday.com/entry/1234000690043237/ -chris On 5/12/05, Chris Laplante [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A router is perhaps less likely to have a client or bridge mode. I have personally used a pair of Linksys WAP11's in this config. (with a bit over a mile of Nevada desert and some home brew antennas between them; but that is a different story all together) The WAP54G will also do this for sure. If the WAP supports client mode, you would just connect your slim device to the wan port using either a straight thru or crossover Ethernet cable as required, and set the WAP's client settings to your SSID/WEP info as required. At that point the WAP should act as a passive bridge. You can then either set the IP manually to something in your network's range, or let it pull in a dhcp address. The slim device really does not even know it is not on a wired network. Your wireless network just thinks the WAP attached to your slim is another client. -Chris On 5/12/05, James S Stubbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris Laplante wrote: Something to consider: Many access points will go into client mode as well, at which point you have a setup very similar to one of those adapters. From what I can see the gaming adapters are quite over-priced. For example, a local electronics chain (in the US) is selling refurbed 54G access points for $30, the gaming adapters are $100 or more. I think they are taking advantage of a niche market where the target buyer may not know they have other options. -chris Thank you for your comment, I have considered using an access point as I have a spare wireless router (SMC Barricade 7004AWBR EU) but it is not clear to me how I might change this into a Bridge/Game Adaptor. Any assistance in this endevour would be appreciated. Best wishes. James. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless Bridge/Gaming Adaptor
But the _simplest_ solution would be to buy a Squeezebox2. It's more money, but then again, you'd have a SLIMP3 to put in another room (or sell on eBay) AND get a free wireless bridge out of the deal. -dean ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Wireless Bridge/Gaming Adaptor
Hi All, I have recently moved house and it is no longer possible for me to plug my Slimp3 into my wireless router, which is a linksys WRT54G. I have seen in the forum/Discussion List that people have mentioned Bridges/Game adaptors etc. A) Does any one have any suggestions which type would be best Bridge/Game adaptor B) Should I stick with a Linksys Product for compatibility C) Should I go for a G version Many thanks Best wishes. James. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Wireless Bridge/Gaming Adaptor
Something to consider: Many access points will go into client mode as well, at which point you have a setup very similar to one of those adapters. From what I can see the gaming adapters are quite over-priced. For example, a local electronics chain (in the US) is selling refurbed 54G access points for $30, the gaming adapters are $100 or more. I think they are taking advantage of a niche market where the target buyer may not know they have other options. -chris On 5/12/05, James S Stubbs [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi All, I have recently moved house and it is no longer possible for me to plug my Slimp3 into my wireless router, which is a linksys WRT54G. I have seen in the forum/Discussion List that people have mentioned Bridges/Game adaptors etc. A) Does any one have any suggestions which type would be best Bridge/Game adaptor B) Should I stick with a Linksys Product for compatibility C) Should I go for a G version Many thanks Best wishes. James. ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss ___ Discuss mailing list Discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
