Looking for a wifi->ethernet adapter recommendation

[nethfel]

Hi all,

I'm looking for suggestions / recommendations on wifi->ethernet adapter/bridges. I need this because one of our remote locations we just moved into provides internet via wifi; we need to isolate our systems from their network and want to use Untangle there (since we use an untangle box at our main location and really enjoy it) - but I know untangle doesn't really support WiFi adapters, so I'm trying to find a solution to bridge from wifi to ethernet. I know in the past, many of these types of devices only worked well when linking to the same manufacturers equipment (ie: dlink -> dlink) but since we have no knowledge of what their equipment is (and it may change at any time) we need something that would provide more generic support.

Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[mrunkel]

Any wifi access point should be able to do this no problem. There aren't any vendor to vendor incompatibilities any more (pretty much) with any 802.11g gear.

[nethfel]

So you think I should be able to setup an AP to act as a client on an existing wifi and direct connect the AP's ethernet to the untangle box and (aside from network routing configuration of course) be good to go?

[mrunkel]

yup.

[sky-knight]

There are some exceptions to this...

Linksys for example, they make two products. A wireless AP, which is designed to broadcast a wireless network and be attached to an Ethernet segment. It acts as a bridge to create a wireless network where there wasn't one before. This is the device people expect, when buying an AP.

http://homestore.cisco.com/en-us/ada...sys_bridge_all

That device allows you to connect to a wireless network, and pass it's network out via Ethernet to another Ethernet device, and can be used to convert Untangle's external interface logically into a wifi link.

I don't even see a linksys AP anymore, but the devices integrated with routers cannot use the wireless on the WAN side of the link. They also don't have the software as far as I know to work as a wireless client.

This device WILL NOT ALLOW you to connect to another network wirelessly, and extend said wireless network to the Ethernet interface. To do that you need Linksys's Wireless Bridge... yes it's a separate product...

So make sure you double check the documentation. The SOHO products don't always work both ways.

[YeOldeStonecat]

For some unusual wireless circumstances, I've used this place
http://www.fab-corp.com/

They have some good stuff there, high gain supplies, exterior hardware, etc.