WiFi card for new setup?
WiFi card for new setup?
That's incorrect. You should never connect a WiFi client directly to anything like that. A standards-compliant WiFi client won't function this way—it would need a client bridge, and the access point must support it specifically (it shouldn't be enabled in access point mode). If it actually works, it suggests your access point is doing something non-standard; if it meets standards, it shouldn't behave like a client. A WiFi client is meant to operate independently, not forward traffic for other clients.
I understand there are ways, especially when I tried on Win7. Long ago I thought it could be done, but it seemed complicated. I believe using a router as a repeater would be simpler—your router can catch the Wi-Fi signal and let Ethernet connections through it. I don’t recall the exact steps, but I think it’s easier to just purchase an Ethernet cable for that purpose instead of juggling adapters and routers.
It’s simpler with Windows if you understand how to set it up. Make sure to power it off before connecting an Ethernet cable to a real network to avoid damaging it. Open Network and Sharing settings, adjust adapter options, right-click on WiFi, go to Properties, then the Sharing tab. Check “Allow other network users to connect through this computer,” pick your Ethernet adapter, and click OK. You’ll get full internet access, but anything plugged in will act like a double-NAT since your PC serves as a router. Broadcasts won’t work, though you might reach certain services using their IP addresses. A router functioning as a repeater still needs Client Bridge mode or WiFi Client to handle WAN connections.
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They mentioned it was just a temporary step to install the WiFi driver. You could either relocate the PC to the router (or use a long Ethernet cable) and connect via standard Ethernet, or you could share the internet from another device that’s already online through Wi-Fi. The latter option is obviously easier. It saves time compared to moving the PC or laying out a lengthy Ethernet connection without disturbing others in the house.