Will a Bridge work to make Extender wireless?

[SAGEaustin]

I was thinking of getting this:

Linksys Wireless-G Ethernet Bridge
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...=9743339789B32

to make my extender wireless for my bedroom. I have a MVP non-wireless version and I'm probably going to get one of the new HD extenders (though I have no HD content currently). Will either/both of these extenders work wirelessly with the above product?
My router is a draft-N Lynksis, but I didn't see any draft-N bridges on the Lynksis website.

Thanks,
Michael

[GKusnick]

Don't count on being able to get smooth HD playback wirelessly. Even SD is iffy unless conditions are just right. My wireless SD client used to come to a halt every time I stuck a bag of popcorn in the microwave. I finally gave up and ran a wire to it.

If running Cat5 to your bedroom isn't practical, you might look at powerline Ethernet bridges. I don't have any hands-on experience with those, but I'm guessing they're less prone to dropouts and interference than wireless.

[sainswor99]

Originally Posted by GKusnick

If running Cat5 to your bedroom isn't practical, you might look at powerline Ethernet bridges. I don't have any hands-on experience with those, but I'm guessing they're less prone to dropouts and interference than wireless.

That's not a good guess. The powerline bridges have as many mixed reviews as wireless-G, especially in newer houses.

If Cat5's not practical, ethernet-over-coax may be a solution. There's also a thread in the extender forum on wireless-N bridges, some of which claim to work with any draft-N router.

Stu

[flavius]

If the HD extender works out for me, I'm going to buy another Airpot Extreme base station. The one that I already have and run in bridge mode works quite well.

D-Link has just started disabling bridge mode in some of their n-class routers, since they'd like to sell their over-prized n-class bridges. Well, the out-dated network hardware is piling up..

[HawgGuy]

I had terrific success with the SMC EZconnect-N (SMCWEB-N). It can be configured as either a client or an AP. I used it with my MVP with zero problems. The price was right too. I ran some CAT5e when I got the HD Extender. I probably should hook it back up as a test since I'm sure others will be interested in a wireless solution.

[BBCritical]

Originally Posted by HawgGuy

I had terrific success with the SMC EZconnect-N (SMCWEB-N). It can be configured as either a client or an AP. I used it with my MVP with zero problems. The price was right too. I ran some CAT5e when I got the HD Extender. I probably should hook it back up as a test since I'm sure others will be interested in a wireless solution.

Think that'll work with the dlink dir-655?

[t4uecker]

Originally Posted by HawgGuy

I had terrific success with the SMC EZconnect-N (SMCWEB-N). It can be configured as either a client or an AP. I used it with my MVP with zero problems. The price was right too. I ran some CAT5e when I got the HD Extender. I probably should hook it back up as a test since I'm sure others will be interested in a wireless solution.

that seems similar to what i was considering, which is this combo:

trendnet wireless n router:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833156226

along with a trendnet wireless n access point:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833156053

would this combo work, or am i missing something?

[mdnttoker]

I am currently using a Linksys WRT54G w/DDWRT opensauce firmware (upped transmitting power) w/the following directional antenna:
http://www.airlink101.com/products/asb-10da.html

and I get flawless SD playback, even from one end of the house to the other. HD may be possible.

-M

PS: I ran powerline bridges for 4 months...stay the hell away from those!! I still have flashbacks...

[HawgGuy]

Originally Posted by BBCritical

Think that'll work with the dlink dir-655?

Funny you should ask... That's what I use it with.

[HawgGuy]

FWIW:

I hooked up my SMCWEB-N to the HD Extender and linked it withe the DIR-655 at the other end of the house. I have the DIR-655 locked in G mode because my son's ancient computer can't see the AP if N is enabled. Anyway, worked fine - even in G mode, playing HD recordings from the server. No skips, no drama.

Like I said, FWIW. n=1

[sandor]

Has anyone tried the HD Extender over an 802.11 n network?

thats all. thanks in advance

* merged *

[HawgGuy]

See my previous post. Since it worked for me using G settings on N hardware, I would assume N would work at least as well.

[sandor]

Originally Posted by HawgGuy

See my previous post. Since it worked for me using G settings on N hardware, I would assume N would work at least as well.

makes sense, and i can stream 3 placeshifter/clients over my N network now (just tried it one time) without any problem. i just wanted to see if anyone has an hands on experience with N in specific.

HawgGuy, what is/was your source? cable/satellite or ATSC?

[SAGEaustin]

I just realized that my laptop has G wireless and I can stream to it OK, so N isn't soo important.....at least till I have HD content.

I like the airPort EXPRESS, but it looks like my router would have to be an airPort EXTREME for the EXPRESS to work in bridge mode.

The Linksys Wireless-G Bridge or SMCWEB-N
EZ Connect look like they'd work for me.

I've had bad luck with D-link products in the past, so don't want to go there.

Thanks for your input!

[HawgGuy]

Originally Posted by sandor

HawgGuy, what is/was your source? cable/satellite or ATSC?

Cable - NTSC & QAM
Satellite - r5000-hd (mpeg-2 & h.264)