Reverse Access Point needed...

[jstengel]

I'm looking to provide wireless connectivity to devices that only have a 10/100 ethernet connection. It is not practicle or feasible to setup the devices for direct wireless access. So, I need a device that essentially works in reverse of a traditional AP.

Here's a diagram:

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Considerations:

- many of these devices would need to be used so how to manage channels overlapping.
- probably would function like a bridge (maybe like the D-Link DWL-900AP+??) or, ideally, like a tranceiver.
- Don't want to it to cost too much $$$!

If your a manufacturer and would like to discuss production let me know. I have a turnkey solution that requires this product.

stengelj@netzero.net

[DaveyD]

I dont understand why this is a problem.
The cover of the manual for my access point shows it being used in just this way except that it bridges 2 wired lans rather than 1 pc and 1 wired lan.
It explains that if connecting directly to a single pc you must use a cross-over lead.
The manual then explains exactly how to set it up in almost every situation except for this one which it somehow forgets about.
Is the front cover of my manual a bit optimistic as this is what i am trying/hoping to acheive with my ap.(see my thread Lan to wireless connection)