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MovedGoalPosts · 20-02-2005, 23:54

I am a little confused as to the difference between the functions provided by a Wireless Bridge and a Wireless Access Point.

In simple terms I want to attach a wireless router (Linksys WRT54GS-UK) to my STB. A computer will hardwire to the router with ethernet. Upstairs I want to wireless connect 2 further computers. I already have a cheap network hub. See attached diagram.

I believe the function I am effectively achieving is to bridge two parts of a network wirelessly, so I need a bridge

Ignoring that neither below products support the "Speedbooster" function, I can't really tell the difference between:
the Linksys Access Point WAP54G-UK http://www.dabs.com/uk/Search2/Produ...phrase=Linksys
or
the Linksys Bridge WET54G-UK http://www.dabs.com/uk/Search2/Produ...phrase=Linksys

Anyone able to shed some light?

TIA

20-02-2005, 23:54	#1
MovedGoalPosts Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: 127.0.0.1 Age: 61 Posts: 15,868	Wireless: Bridge or Access Point I am a little confused as to the difference between the functions provided by a Wireless Bridge and a Wireless Access Point. In simple terms I want to attach a wireless router (Linksys WRT54GS-UK) to my STB. A computer will hardwire to the router with ethernet. Upstairs I want to wireless connect 2 further computers. I already have a cheap network hub. See attached diagram. I believe the function I am effectively achieving is to bridge two parts of a network wirelessly, so I need a bridge Ignoring that neither below products support the "Speedbooster" function, I can't really tell the difference between: the Linksys Access Point WAP54G-UK http://www.dabs.com/uk/Search2/Produ...phrase=Linksys or the Linksys Bridge WET54G-UK http://www.dabs.com/uk/Search2/Produ...phrase=Linksys Anyone able to shed some light? TIA