[SOLVED] Wireless to ethernet bridge

[DaveLipsey]

Hi
I have a Polycom HDX8000 video conf unit.
It only has a RJ45 ethernet port and the office only has wireless.
I am using a Huawei mobile wifi hotspot, it works as it has a RJ45, but the data use is huge and way exceed my data plan.
So I think I need a wireless to ethernet bridge:.
Any recommendations or solutions?

Thanks
Dave

 

[bill001g]

The used to sell gaming adapters and similar units for tv. These are what are called a client-bridge. This is different than the other form of bridge that lets a router act as a AP. These units are hard to get mostly because you can now get a "extender/repeater" for about the same price.

Most repeaters can be configure to not actaully repeat the signal and act as a simple client bridge. You can still get client-bridge units but most are used for outdoor use. The of course will work indoors.

 

[DaveLipsey]

Thanks for the speedy response.

So I need an extender / repeater?
Like this?
https://www.scan.co.uk/products/netgear-wn3000rp-200uks-n300-universal-wifi-range-extender

 

[bill001g]

My guess is yes but you need to read the manual and see if can run in client=bridge mode only. It likely will work in repeater mode but the extra wifi signal degrades the performance.

 

[DaveLipsey]

OK, thanks very much.