Need assistance connecting Ethernet to WiFi?
Need assistance connecting Ethernet to WiFi?
Hello everyone, I’m a bit confused about where to post this. My home has solid WiFi (100mbps+), but the attached annex isn’t covered by the signal due to distance. Using power line adapters lets me connect Ethernet, though I’m unsure how to convert that into WiFi again. It sounds a bit confusing, so any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
A standard cable router can convert Ethernet connections to Wi-Fi by adjusting IP settings and subnets.
I don’t have any background in handling IP addresses and subnets.
You can find power lines with built-in Wi-Fi. I own some TP links.
I suggest a powerline adapter with built-in Wi-Fi. The access point you need is a device that converts Ethernet to Wi-Fi. You can transform a standard router into an access point by connecting its LAN port to the ethernet port of the powerline adapter, and using the WAN port only if necessary. Make sure to disable DHCP if your main router already handles it.
You connect the Ethernet cable to a router, which functions like a wireless radio. Your Wi-Fi router includes a built-in WiFi module. You might also think about adding a switch for additional wired connections.