Question Device with Ethernet in and broadcast WiFi?

[JudMc]

I have a modem/router, with Ethernet and broadasting WiFi. The WiFi is not reaching the other end of the house. But I have Ethernet running out there. Is there something that can accept an Ethernet input and broadcast WiFi? (I need my tablet to get WiFi.)

 

[JohnMGotts]

In the simplest terms, if your ethernet cable in that room is connected to the current wifi router, just install a wifi router/access point to the other end. It will allow wifi and ethernet access in that room as well.

 

[lantis3]

Do remember to disable AP or 2nd router's DHCP server/service.

Only some models on the market will convert the WAN port to LAN port. So when using a router, in most cases you have to use 2nd router's LAN port to uplink to main router, not its WAN port.

 

[JudMc]

In the simplest terms, if your ethernet cable in that room is connected to the current wifi router, just install a wifi router/access point to the other end. It will allow wifi and ethernet access in that room as well.

No, modem/router is in a different room. I'm going to be running ethernet to a room the other end of the house. Also in that second room, I have a tablet that can only connect to WiFi. And the WiFi signal in the second room isn't strong enough.

I could put a WiFi booster in between. But I'm wondering if there was something that I could put on the Ethernet in that room that could communicate to the tablet with WiFi.

 

[USAFRet]

But I'm wondering if there was something that I could put on the Ethernet in that room that could communicate to the tablet with WiFi.

An access point.
Or a router dumbed down to be an Access Point.

How do I convert my wireless router to a wireless AP (Access Point)?

How do I convert my wireless router to a wireless AP (Access Point)? While connected to the main router go Start then Run in XP - (Windows key plus R in Vista and Windows 7), then type in the following, including all the spaces:- cmd /k ipconfig /all -- then press Enter and from the black form...

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[JudMc]

Thanks - I looked it up and that seems to fit the bill. Thanks.