Routers as access points with ports, weird situation??

[JrRacinFan]

Ok now that I got you're attention. Anyone have ever used/know if when a router's "access point mode" is enabled, do the LAN ports get disabled?

Here's why I ask, I got an Xbox and a PS2 currently in my man cave of a basement wanting to give them access to my network. With currently living in an apartment building not really allowed to drill a hole to go wired router with them. I figured if I can get a wireless router down there as an access point for ad-hoc onto my current network it would work perfectly.

My current wireless router is right above the space where I need access. Any thoughts/suggestion/ideas? Thanks in advance! :)

EDIT:

Found out that I may need a WDS Bridging supported router (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7026169&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&cm_mmc_o=VRqCjC7BBTkwCjCECjCE), any ideas?

[Solaris17]

as far as i know the repeater or w/e will need cable acces. but im kinda sleepy. Maybe internet connect through PC?

[newtekie1]

Putting a router in access point mode still requires a wired connection run to the router to provide access to the rest of the network. This mode takes the wired signal coming into the router, and converts it to a wireless signal for devices to use.

If I understand your situation, you are trying to get the signal from the upstairs to the downstairs without using a wire. In which case you need a wireless bridge, that will allow you to connect the router/bridge to your already existing wireless network and then connected wired devices to the ports allow them to access the internet/network.

Personally, I think this is more of a job for Ethernet over Powerline adapters. They will be alittle more expensive, but faster than wireless, and more stable. Something like this (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181122).

[JrRacinFan]

Actually was talking to Sol over Steam for a while about those. They seem like an ideal solution. Thinking of a pair along with a switch. Thanks guys.

EDIT:

Although ultimately, would like to attempt to run some cat5 down there. I'll look and see if that's an option before doing anything.

[newtekie1]

Actually was talking to Sol over Steam for a while about those. They seem like an ideal solution. Thinking of a pair along with a switch. Thanks guys.

EDIT:

Although ultimately, would like to attempt to run some cat5 down there. I'll look and see if that's an option before doing anything.

Best buy had a Gigabit kit for about $120, it isn't as fast a true ethernet, but it is close enough.

[Robert-The-Rambler]

Ok now that I got you're attention. Anyone have ever used/know if when a router's "access point mode" is enabled, do the LAN ports get disabled?

Here's why I ask, I got an Xbox and a PS2 currently in my man cave of a basement wanting to give them access to my network. With currently living in an apartment building not really allowed to drill a hole to go wired router with them. I figured if I can get a wireless router down there as an access point for ad-hoc onto my current network it would work perfectly.

My current wireless router is right above the space where I need access. Any thoughts/suggestion/ideas? Thanks in advance! :)

EDIT:

Found out that I may need a WDS Bridging supported router (http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7026169&SRCCODE=GOOGLEBASE&cm_mmc_o=VRqCjC7BBTkwCjCECjCE), any ideas?

I bought a cheaper Trendnet Wireless router from Newegg for only $19.99 and I run that via a Cat 6 cable through the wall connected to my main Belkin N+ wireless router downstairs connected to the cable modem. It fills in the gaps and even though it is only running in G mode and only has 100mbps ports it keeps my Steam downloads running fast from very long distances and very stable connections since once it gets to the router it is converted to a wired connection and it is like your main router is actually much closer to your computer and connected via a wired connection. The Trendnet connection makes the farther PCs from the main router have an absolutely lag free connection.

The great thing about running a single network cable from the main router connected to the web and the access point is that it can be done with just about any router and you don't need to pay extra for a wireless bridge which cost way more than my router used as an access point. Depending on your internet service you may not even need more than G speed anyway for your access point so good luck and have fun figuring this out.

[JrRacinFan]

Thanks Robert.
Unfortunately, i dont think a wired connection is going to happen though.

[Completely Bonkers]

Go with powerlie (simplest setup), or get a router compatible with DD-WRT and then you can convert it to a bridge.

[JrRacinFan]

Heard of DD-WRT. Anyone have experience with Tomato?

[newtekie1]

Heard of DD-WRT. Anyone have experience with Tomato?

Yeah, lots. I prefer it to DD-WRT, Tomato has the option to work as a wireless bridge as well.