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trying to connect 2 wired segments wirelessly WNDR3400
I have AT&T Uverse with an Arris router. I need to get the network connected to a wired segment in another part of the house. I really am not physically able to make a cat5 run to the other segment. I have been racking my brain trying to figure a way to get this router to pick up the wireless signal and let me connect to a switch to allow the other network segment to run out to the printers.
Powerline devices are supposed to work to a standard. So you should be able to mix and match makes and speeds. I have tried this and it does work, but people have reported that setting up different brands can be a pain.
Does AT&T makes these things, or does it badge one of the better known makers?
The bad news is that very few manufacturers sell single plugs. You either have to buy another pair, find some obscure brand or get something second hand.
One thing you could try is to move the existing printer plug to your remote network and see if that works. that would at least confirm that the idea is worth pursuing. The good news is that these plugs remember their settings and happily move from place to place without needing a complete reset.
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saprinter wrote:I really am not physically able to make a cat5 run to the other segment.
You could try Powerline Ethernet to see if it will bridge the gap.
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One Powerline plug at the router, the other at the remote end of the network.
I am already running 1 that AT&T set up to get printers in another part of the house running. I can't find another node of that brand.
Powerline devices are supposed to work to a standard. So you should be able to mix and match makes and speeds. I have tried this and it does work, but people have reported that setting up different brands can be a pain.
Does AT&T makes these things, or does it badge one of the better known makers?
The bad news is that very few manufacturers sell single plugs. You either have to buy another pair, find some obscure brand or get something second hand.
One thing you could try is to move the existing printer plug to your remote network and see if that works. that would at least confirm that the idea is worth pursuing. The good news is that these plugs remember their settings and happily move from place to place without needing a complete reset.