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Really basic wireless question...
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Okay, I already have a wired router that connects to my DSL modem that works just fine for getting on the internet. I would like to be able to add wireless networking to my macbook pro. I DON'T want to have to replace my existing router, because that would entail having to reconfigure all the computers that are connected to it. All I want is something that effectively turns my wired connection from my router to my laptop into a wireless connection, without creating new IPs, firewalls, or anything like that. Is there something that can do that? Is the airport express what I want?
I should probably add that the laptop in question is a 3rd generation macbook pro, the first one to have the nvidia graphics. It definitely already has wireless networking (airport) built into it.
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Yes, the airport express in bridged mode will do what you want.
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Thanks! Is that the cheapest way to go about this, or is there something else?
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You may be able to find another product, maybe something by linksys or dlink, that does the same thing. It may be cheaper than the express.
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Pretty much every wifi router has a bridge mode, either through a setting or plugging the uplink into a different port.
The Linksys WRT54G and D-link DI-614 are both options for about $40.
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The AP Express will of course do that just fine in bridge mode. There are cheaper options from other companies too.
If you want:
- simple printer sharing
- AirTunes
- AirPort Utility (an actual Mac app rather than a web interface that looks like it was designed by a 12 year old)
get the AirPort Express for $99.
I you want to go cheap or you don't care about the things above, get some el cheapo router.
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