Re: wi-fi receiver whatchmacallit

[Dan <dan27649@xxxxxxxxx>]

Yes, by your description, it is the "bridge" I'm looking for.
Recommendations for consumer-grade that won't break the bank?  Can I presume
that the router and bridge do NOT need to be the same brand?

Are "bridge" and "repeater" synonymous?

I am avoiding a card for the Ubuntu box because I need this to be plug &
play (hence use the onboard ethernet which I know already works).  I have
played around with a supposedly Ubuntu-compatible card long enough, and
wasted precious weekend time, such that my patience has expired.  Any
problems that crop up after Monday morning means I won't be able to fix it
until Friday evening.  (With Windows, I can usually resolve over the phone.)

- Dan

On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 4:05 PM, Jones, John (US) <John.Jones@xxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Sounds like a bridge if you're talking
>
> (internet) -- (router w/ WiFi) -[wireless]- (bridge) -[wired ethernet]-
> (PC)
>
> Could be a Wireless Access Point (WAP) if you're talking
>
> (internet) -- (router) -[wired Ethernet]- WAP -[wireless]- (PC)
>
> If you're looking at a bridge, instead of that maybe look for a USB WiFi
> dongle with Linux support.  Partial list:
> http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Devices/USB
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
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> Behalf Of Dan
> Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 2:50 PM
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> Subject: [PCTECH] wi-fi receiver whatchmacallit
>
> Esteemed PC-Tech listers:
>
> What is the name for a device that *receives* a wi-fi internet signal and
> uses an ethernet cable that connects to a PC?  I'm pretty sure I've seen
> this before, but am unable to remember enough to set up a search for one.
> And product recommendations are welcome as well.
>
> I have an Ubuntu box that I have given up trying to get a wireless card to
> work in.  I know the ethernet port works, but the Ubuntu box will be in a
> room in my house that I cannot easily wire with ethernet.
>
> TIA,
> Dan
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