Wifi access point

SOSAGES · 04-12-2006, 12:50

Hello all - can anyone recomend a good wifi access point for me

my current setup is this:

upstairs we have 1 ntl modem connected to a dlink router

dlink router has 2 pc's upstairs connected to it + 1 wire goes down stairs to a face plate and my xbox plugs into that.

my router upstairs currently provides me with my wifi access on my laptop

i need a device that:
1. can plug into my face plate and connect it via a wire to my router to provide wireless access downstairs.
2.has a network port on it that can act as a hub so i can plug wired devices into it (eg my xbox)
3. wifi device should support wpa (wpa2 if possible) and be pretty small

any ideas?

Thanks in advance

MovedGoalPosts · 04-12-2006, 13:14

Your Dlink router already supplies wifi to your laptop? If so, why can that wireless not also do your downstairs stuff too?

SOSAGES · 04-12-2006, 13:39

it can and does but its not the most powerful signal in the world - a lot of walls etc in the way.

MovedGoalPosts · 04-12-2006, 13:46

You may well encounter problems if you try a second WAP on the same network, even if they transmit over separate channels. I can see the potential for all sorts of weird conflicts when your computer's can't quite work out which unit to connect to.

Some WAPS can be set up in a network range extender mode. That might be your better option.

altis · 04-12-2006, 14:15

You might get a better aerial or use a short piece of cable to mount it in a better place. Try here:
http://www.solwise.co.uk/wireless-indoorantenna-24.htm

SOSAGES · 04-12-2006, 14:42

i have considred all that over the last few days.
and i havnt dismissed it i was just wondering if anyone could suggest a AP that has network ports on it as well