To put things quickly into context, I've just moved into a shared house. The internet here is provided through a wireless router.
I have some devices in my room that I would like to be networked, but these can only be connected using a wire (I have a NAS, PS3 and 360)
What I'm wondering is….can I somehow connect to the internet through a secondary router? What I mean by this is…..
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Router #2 picks up wireless signal from main router and acts as a bridge
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I connect all my devices to router #2 and this forwards any packets destined for the outside world to the main router – and visa versa.
I know the easiest option would be to trail an ethernet cable from downstairs but this isn't really an option
Hope this makes sense
Best Answer
Yep, it's called a Wireless Distribution System.
Basically you set up second wireless router in your room to pick up the signal from the main router, and your router acts as a repeater. It'll get signal from the main router but give you wired access (unfortunately at wireless speeds).