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by withalligators
Fri Dec 03, 2010 8:30 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Setting up an access point and N and G questions over LAN
Replies: 11
Views: 6204

To set this up as an access point, should I give it it's own SSID and channel? Or can I use the same as the upstairs router so it's on the same network? Is that possible?
by withalligators
Fri Dec 03, 2010 7:03 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Setting up an access point and N and G questions over LAN
Replies: 11
Views: 6204

Wups,
Nevermind. So, it turns out his G router is also his modem. So, it looks like I'll be putting the N as the AP. Oh well. Thanks anyway,
Cheers,
Alex
by withalligators
Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:59 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Setting up an access point and N and G questions over LAN
Replies: 11
Views: 6204

What I mean is, is there any performance difference between a PC wired to a G router as opposed to an N router? I understand that wirelessly there can be big differences, but if it's hard wired, does the N or G rating matter? I'm only curious at this point. Also, I've read the WNR2000 v2 router can ...
by withalligators
Fri Dec 03, 2010 5:37 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Setting up an access point and N and G questions over LAN
Replies: 11
Views: 6204

Yes!

This is what I figured. I've already run the cable though, so I might as well set up the access point. So I'll give him my N and take his G. Lastly, does the band rating have anything to do with wired connections? Or is it passthrough to the modem? Thanks for the reply!
Cheers,
Alex
by withalligators
Fri Dec 03, 2010 4:38 pm
Forum: Networks and Wireless Routers
Topic: Setting up an access point and N and G questions over LAN
Replies: 11
Views: 6204

Setting up an access point and N and G questions over LAN

Howdy all,
I live in a 3 apt house where we all share wireless from the 3rd floor apt. It's a DSL connection, over a G router. I am on the bottom floor, and cannot use my Skype phone, nor PS3 or Xbox. I have run a 100ft Cat6 cable from the top apt to ours. I would like to install an access point ...