Can a NetGear Wireless-N 150 router connect wirelessly to a CISCO Linksys E2500?

[GrowMap]

There is a CISCO Linksys E2500 router attached to the Oklatel DSL modem. I had a 50 ft. ethernet cable physically plugged into a desktop PC running Ubuntu. Mice damaged that cable, and it is an ongoing battle to keep them out, so this could happen again (which I would like to avoid).

I have been made aware that I could plug Edimax wireless dongles into the USB ports on both of my desktops, but I can't get to anywhere to buy them before they close. (75 miles each way).

I have a Netgear RangeMax Wireless 150 which I have tried unsuccessfully in the past to configure to act as a switch or hub or repeater so that I can eliminate the ethernet cable, plug two desktops into the Netgear and have the Linksys control the lan.

I am getting conflicting answers to whether this can be done or not - probably because it is a lot easier to just buy a dongle and be done with it. I am hoping one of the brilliant people here can tell me how to configure this so I can get back to work - or at least let me know that it isn't possible.

 

[RealBeast]

I do not think that router can be configured as a wireless bridge and it is not DD-WRT capable.

You might not get very good results with wireless at 50 feet from the wireless radio. If you don't want to lay a new Ethernet cable, the next best alternative is probably a pair of powerline adapters.

 

[GrowMap]

I wasn't aware there were powerline adapters, but for the same reason I hesitate to use another ethernet cable I have to wonder about the quality of the wiring and how it may affect the internet speed and reliability. I'm not sure the wiring here would work with powerline adapters.

Apparently there are different types of wireless dongles? I'm trying to figure out why the local computer store had Edimax at $9 (but decided to change their hours starting today of all things and wouldn't wait), but Walmart wants $40. Surely they can't be the same thing?

 

[GrowMap]

Your answer led me to do additional research and it looks like I really should run another cable based on this video Powerline vs Wireless vs Ethernet Networking (NCIX Tech Tips #52) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sue1Zvmh8JA

 

[RealBeast]

Yes, another Ethernet line is the best option. Not sure how to mouse proof them though! Perhaps it would help to use outdoor Ethernet cable that has a very thick covering, as it is meant to be buried without any conduit around it.