WiFi signal to home ethernet wired network

BajaBobby · 10-19-2009, 03:49 PM

In our condominium association we have a WiFi signal available to all homeowners who can capture it. I have a 3 computer home network connected via ethernet cable through a LinkSys RT31P2 Broadband Router. This router is also used to Provide Vonage VOIP telephone service. Ethernet wiring was the option chosen as our home is a 3 story of blockwall construction with every cell filled with rebar and concrete.
To capture the WiFi signal I purchased an OD24-12 12dBi 2.4 GHz Omnidirectional antenna with an N Fem integrated connector. I also purchased 25 Ft of Belden 9913/LMR-400 Sized cable with the Reverse Polarity TNC Plug to the N Style plug. This is what I plan to bring the WiFi Signal into the home. Now, I am totally in the dark as to how to connect the WiFi signal into the network earlier described. There are many devices tha bring WiFi signals via a USB but how can I get it into my router via ethernet?
Thanx for any and all help rendered.
Regards
Bob Hurley

**johnwill** · 10-20-2009, 09:45 AM

You need a wireless bridge product to connect the wireless signal to your Ethernet connected router.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec

BajaBobby · 10-21-2009, 11:15 AM

Do you happen to know what connector type is on the WET54G to permit Installation of my external antenna with a reverse polarity TNC plug?
Thanx again!
Bob

ladykilla85 · 10-22-2009, 02:42 AM

Why couldn't you just use ICS?

**johnwill** · 10-22-2009, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ladykilla85

Why couldn't you just use ICS?

He could if he's a masochist. ICS requires you have the host computer on all the time, exacts a significant performance penalty in most cases, in general is somewhat of a PITA.

10-19-2009, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
BajaBobby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Win XP home	WiFi signal to home ethernet wired network In our condominium association we have a WiFi signal available to all homeowners who can capture it. I have a 3 computer home network connected via ethernet cable through a LinkSys RT31P2 Broadband Router. This router is also used to Provide Vonage VOIP telephone service. Ethernet wiring was the option chosen as our home is a 3 story of blockwall construction with every cell filled with rebar and concrete. To capture the WiFi signal I purchased an OD24-12 12dBi 2.4 GHz Omnidirectional antenna with an N Fem integrated connector. I also purchased 25 Ft of Belden 9913/LMR-400 Sized cable with the Reverse Polarity TNC Plug to the N Style plug. This is what I plan to bring the WiFi Signal into the home. Now, I am totally in the dark as to how to connect the WiFi signal into the network earlier described. There are many devices tha bring WiFi signals via a USB but how can I get it into my router via ethernet? Thanx for any and all help rendered. Regards Bob Hurley

10-20-2009, 09:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,832 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: WiFi signal to home ethernet wired network You need a wireless bridge product to connect the wireless signal to your Ethernet connected router. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...nnorswebguidec __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

10-21-2009, 11:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
BajaBobby Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 OS: Win XP home	Re: WiFi signal to home ethernet wired network Do you happen to know what connector type is on the WET54G to permit Installation of my external antenna with a reverse polarity TNC plug? Thanx again! Bob

10-22-2009, 02:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
ladykilla85 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5 OS: XP	Re: WiFi signal to home ethernet wired network Why couldn't you just use ICS?