[SOLVED] Can i use ethernet(lan) port as a wifi

[Bruv-kimane-un]

So
I have this Hp elitebook 8440p, it has a wireless and a Lan port. right now i am doing self isolation and i have my pc in my room rn. The trouble is that my lan cable isnt far enough to reach my router.
so i have this laptop that has a unused lan port. and i have a backup router in my room. the question is, can i wire my backup router to my laptop, and make that router work ?

 

[rgd1101]

get a usb wifi adapter

 

[Bruv-kimane-un]

get a usb wifi adapter

I did buyed it, but it takes at least 3 more days before it arrived and i just want to get onto some r6 game.

 

[rgd1101]

not unless there out lan port on the router

 

[Ralston18]

And I will ask about the Ethernet cable: are you able to purchase or borrow a longer cable in order to directly reach the router?

How far away is the router? Obstacles?

Maybe disable that backup router's network functions and use the backup router as a switch so you can use existing/shorter Ethernet cables.

Generic example.

ISP ==== > Router -----Ethernet cable -----> "switch" (backup router) -- Ethernet cable ----> your pc

Update your post to include the respective routers' specs. Make, model, version.

 

[gggplaya]

What router model is it? Some routers have the ability to run as a repeater or bridge mode.

 

[Alabalcho]

If your laptop has both WiFi and Ethernet, and can get Internet thru WiFi - configure the laptop to "bridge" two networks, then connect an Ethernet cable between desktop and laptop.

 

[Bruv-kimane-un]

ahh okay i'll try

 

[Bruv-kimane-un]

okay i solved it thanks a lot !

If your laptop has both WiFi and Ethernet, and can get Internet thru WiFi - configure the laptop to "bridge" two networks, then connect an Ethernet cable between desktop and laptop.