Networking 2 or more devices away from router

[bbraune]

I downloaded the latest CE software to my H21 receiver because I wanted to try out MRV. My H21 is in a different room than my router so I need a wireless solution to get the H21 networked. I currently have a Slingbox Solo connected to the H21 and the Solo is networked using a Netgear WGE111 wireless bridge. I was able to connect the H21 to my home network with it connected to the wireless bridge and MRV worked like a charm (after waiting several minutes for my HR20 to appear after hitting the LIST button).

My dilemma now is I need to be able to network both the H21 and Slingbox Solo at the same time and, like I said early, both are located together in a different room from the router. I tried connected both the wireless bridge, H21, and Solo to a 5-port ethernet switch, but after several attempts at troubleshooting, I’ve surmised that wireless bridge I have can only support one device at a time. I figure I have the following options:

1. Purchase a second wireless bridge and connect it to the 2nd device.
2. Purchase a different wireless bridge or other wireless networking device that can support my need of connecting 2 or more devices wirelessly with the help of an ethernet switch.
3. Ditch the wireless bridge and purchase a powerline adapter to replace it. The 4-port Slinglink Turbo looks like it could be good solution, but I need to clear some room for non-powerstripped outlets.

If anyone has any other options or can provide feedback on current set-up and the options that I have listed, it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Bob Nielsen]

You can use an ethernet switch such as the Linksys EZXS55W with your bridge.

There are multiport wireless bridges available and some routers will support operation in a bridge mode, which would allow you to use it for this purpose. Also (if your router supports it) you could install the DD-WRT firmware in your spare router to allow bridging the connection.

 

[johnner1999]

so MRV is on CE boxes now?

that is one hold out my wife has about leaving cable/TiVo since we like to watch some shows in the bedroom or visa versa.




John

 

[berck]

I have a very similiar setup. I use a Netgear WG602 tied into a 5 or 8 port switch. All of the devices hook up fine to the router. I use two WG602's and a non wireless router. You may want to see if your WGE111 has some updated firmware and also your router.

I have had issues with other wireless AP from different vendors at times. Some DLink models would work and others wouldn't.