Hi all, can I simply run cat5 from a network switch to a wireless router and have a wireless internet area?
Hi all, can I simply run cat5 from a network switch to a wireless router and have a wireless internet area?
You might need a cross-over cable between the two.
If this is at work, check with the network people. Many don't like wireless on their networks. It's a security issue.
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It should work OK. That's what I'm doing in my setup.
You don't need crossover cable to connect. Just use any CAT5 cable from switch port to WAN port on the wireless router.
It will work. To make your wifi secure you will need to login into wireless router page.
Ed
Sounds like you have the right equipment. Put that router into access point mode and disable NAT and you should be good to go.
Check here: http://www.dslreports.com/faq/11233
http://ask-leo.com/how_do_i_get_my_w...ng_router.html
Don't disable NAT. Set it up in bridge mode. Disabling nat will disable firewalling.
Paul
I will try the suggestions. Thank you, Sean
Shouldn't it go: Internet->Modem->Wired Router->Switch->Wireless Router