Connect WiFi to a NIC via bridge on a Windows 10 device to link it with a network switch.
Connect WiFi to a NIC via bridge on a Windows 10 device to link it with a network switch.
Hey, I see you're trying to set up your network in a few different ways. Since you can't use cables and need to bridge your WiFi card to another NIC, it sounds like you're looking to combine your existing setup with a managed switch. Yes, that's possible. You'd connect your WiFi card to the managed switch, then route the traffic through it so your PC can access both your internet and other devices via the switch. There are guides online that walk you through the steps—just search for "bridge WiFi card to NIC using managed switch" or similar terms. Make sure your switch supports VLANs if you want separate networks for different devices.
And a USB wireless adapter isn’t the best solution? It wouldn’t be my top pick, but you’re running low on alternatives. I’d suggest picking one that includes a USB extension cable so the adapter can be positioned optimally for strong signal instead of being fixed to the port’s orientation. Your current idea works technically, but it looks overly complicated. Plus, this PC needs to stay powered up to keep the other clients connected.
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-set-a...windows-10 This is one example of instructions but you can find many others, just look up Windows 10 network bridging. This will of course depend the bridged machine to be operating or the bridge will be down. If you have the option, I'd suggest an affordable wifi router that supports bridging. Just put that in bridge mode, add the necessary credentials, and anything that plugs into the router, now acting as a dedicated bridge to the actual router, will have networking, even if your main desktop is powered off.