Hi all, looking for some guidance on getting wired networking upstairs to my pcs.

Currently I have my internet connection coming in downstairs. Without running cables upstairs is it possible to connect something to my existing wifi network and then break it out to to ethernet?

Any help much appreciated.

  • Rivalarrival@lemmy.todayEnglish
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    4 days ago

    I use a (slightly different model of) this.

    It functions as a wireless client of my primary AP. It provides a bridge, allowing my devices to pick up DHCP addresses from my primary router.

    • Dav@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      4 days ago

      If I can’t get it going reusing stuff i already own I’ll look into something like this. Thank you.

    • Limonene@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      4 days ago

      Yes, this. What you need is a Wifi bridge.

      You can search for a device that specifically works as a Wifi bridge, or (as Rivalarrival suggested) you can buy one of the many multipurpose GL.iNet devices and configure it in bridge mode. I recommend GL.iNet devices because they run OpenWRT out of the box.