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sigma1914
10-02-09, 10:42 AM
I currently use a Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL Router with 4-Port 10/100 Switch (BEFSR41) (http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-EtherFast-Router-4-Port-BEFSR41/dp/B00004SB92) for our home. It wires my HR20 and 2 computers. All 3 are near by and easy to network. I have 1 port free.

I'm trying to add our 2nd HR20 into the mix, which is across the house. I keep reading about, "just add a wireless gaming adaptor." Well, that's great, but I don't have a wireless network. So, what are my options to get the fastest speeds without going to a total wireless network? Pardon my stupidity, but is there a product I could buy that plugs into my current router that connects wirelessly to the HR20? TYIA.
Marlin Guy
10-02-09, 10:48 AM
You could add a wireless access point at the router and then attach the gaming adapter to the receiver.
sigma1914
10-02-09, 10:53 AM
You could add a wireless access point at the router and then attach the gaming adapter to the receiver.

Any recommendations? Is security an issue?
Marlin Guy
10-02-09, 11:06 AM
To be honest, you could probably replace the wired router with a wireless for near the same cost.
Look around on ebay, if you're not in a hurry for either.

Security is no big deal. Just setup the wireless AP with WPA (not WEP) and setup a good alpha numeric passcode.
The setup software will walk you through it.
phat78boy
10-02-09, 11:23 AM
You could go with a powerline adapter.
sigma1914
10-02-09, 11:54 AM
Cost isn't a big issue. I think the wireless access point at the router with the gaming adapter is perfect. Now, any links would be awesome lol.
WestDC
10-02-09, 11:56 AM
I agree--power line adapters or just run a Cat 5 Cable to your new location and use your empty port-

Or use your empty port and add a network switch for even more additional ports.
Marlin Guy
10-02-09, 12:00 PM
The Access Point is WAP54G
The gaming adapter is WGA600N

Tigerdirect.com
Egghead.com
Ebay.com
Best Buy
etc.
sigma1914
10-02-09, 12:03 PM
Thanks Marlin!

One more question...Is G or N better?
dorfd1
10-02-09, 12:57 PM
The Access Point is WAP54G
The gaming adapter is WGA600N

Tigerdirect.com
Egghead.com
Ebay.com
Best Buy
etc.

instead of wap54g why not the wap610n

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/US/en/support/WAP610N
The Merg
10-02-09, 01:04 PM
Thanks Marlin!

One more question...Is G or N better?

While N is faster (theoretically 2x as fast as G), it generally has less range than G. Since the gaming adapter uses the N-protocol, you might just look at replacing your router with a Wireless N router, especially if the area your wireless network is going to run in is fairly small.

- Merg
sigma1914
10-02-09, 01:05 PM
While N is faster (theoretically 2x as fast as G), it generally has less range and G. Since the gaming adapter uses the N-protocol, you might just look at replacing your with a Wireless N router, especially if the area your wireless network is going to running in is fairly small.

- Merg

Thanks for the input. The furthest unit is about 60 feet with 3 walls between it. Too far?
The Merg
10-02-09, 01:26 PM
Thanks for the input. The furthest unit is about 60 feet with 3 walls between it. Too far?

The distance should not be an issue, but not sure about the walls... I would think that if they are just your typical interior drywall, you shouldn't have an issue. Although, I don't have an N-router myself yet, so I can't provide any input from personal experience.

- Merg

Edit: I just looked at your quote of my post and noticed all the errors I had in it... Man, my head musta been somewhere else when I was typing that post.
dorfd1
10-02-09, 02:28 PM
While N is faster (theoretically 2x as fast as G), it generally has less range than G. Since the gaming adapter uses the N-protocol, you might just look at replacing your router with a Wireless N router, especially if the area your wireless network is going to run in is fairly small.

- Merg

not for me. I picked up my wireless signal 4 houses down from where I live.

you can tell the wga600n to use g if you want.
dennisj00
10-02-09, 04:48 PM
If you're going to spend money, get an N router and the WGA600n. In general - and this is VERY general, the N will have better throughput than G at the same distance, but your results may vary. Sometimes moving either end 5' in ANY direction can have a big impact on the wireless connection.

Since you don't have any G wireless you don't necessairly need a dual band (2.4 or 5.8 g) router but often the 5 ghz band has less interference (microwaves, cordless phones, etc.) The WGA can handle either.
The Merg
10-02-09, 05:11 PM
not for me. I picked up my wireless signal 4 houses down from where I live.

you can tell the wga600n to use g if you want.

I wasn't saying that the N-router doesn't have a good range, just that a G-router technically has farther range than an N-router.

- Merg
dsstalk
10-03-09, 04:02 AM
WAP610N & WET610N from Linksys - The perfect partners to the Wireless-N network

Access point

WAP610N (Optimized for Video)

Bridge

WET610N (Optimized for Gaming & Video)

Both devices are based on same chipset that guarantee perfect compatibility

Read review of WGA600N vs. WET610N on smallnetbuilder . com
(...Given the WET610N's superior performance, Cisco is probably safe retiring the WGA600N when it comes time to trim the product line again. But before they do, they should add either an AP ...)

Now WAP610N is available for sale see on amazon

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?p=17026950#post17026950