What is a "wirelesss bridge" used for in LAN networking?
Question: I'm trying to hook my Xbox and Xbox 360 up to our wireless network so I can stream TV, music and movies from my server upstairs (where my Netgear router (http://www.newegg.com/product/product.as... to my Xbox/Xbox360 downstairs. Yes I have Media Center on the server. I've tried the gaming adapters, I've tried modding an access point, but nothing seems to really work.
I've heard that getting an actual "wireless bridge" should do it but I'm tired of buying and returning stuff that almost works, but not quite. If anyone can tell explain to me what a "wireless bridge" really does and how I may be able to solve my connectivity issues I'd be greatly appreciative.
Answer:
A wireless bridge takes a wireless signal and converts it into ethernet. Basically allowing you to plug in any device that has an ethernet port.
You will have to tell the wireless bridge your wireless networks settings much like a laptop or desktop on your wireless LAN. Once programmed with the correct information it's just plug and go.
I've used the Linksys and Motorola bridges and they work very well. The Motorola one only allows one device and the Linksys allows multiple devices.
If you are gaming you are going to want a 802.11g wireless bridge. If you just want internet connectivity you can get an 802.11b bridge which is a little cheaper.
This would allow your xbox or any other device to get internet connectivity. They are very simple to setup. Both the Linksys and Motorola come with setup cds to make the process a snap.
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