Netwrok Bridge?

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Silentbomber
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Netwrok Bridge? - Jun 04, 2008 22:50
so i want a good 802.11g network bridge for my ps3 and 360, since the ps3 cannot pick up the signal downstairs [due to thick walls] and 360 having no wireless to speak of. my laptop is 802.11g [i think] and picks up signal, so i was wondering you guys have any experiance with this or have any recommendations for me?
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RE: Netwrok Bridge? - Jun 04, 2008 23:11
Couple of questions first. What currently are you running? I assume you have a router? It' s probably best to stick with the same brand for maximum compatibility.

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RE: Netwrok Bridge? - Jun 05, 2008 00:08
I used to have the same problem but found it wasn' t the walls that was causing the issue but the actual range of the router, I then purchased a router with a greater range the issue was sorted. However you can get signal boosters which depending on what you are currently running can be pretty easy to buy and install.

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RE: Netwrok Bridge? - Jun 05, 2008 00:47
well it isnt the signal range, since the laptop picks up the signal in the same room, it is the thick walls and maybe distance and ps3' s older wireless. The router i have is netgear and never had a problem with it, it is also 802.11g.
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RE: Netwrok Bridge? - Jun 05, 2008 01:29
Sorry Silent by range, I was meaning distance, I use a 300metre range router running 802.11n, it sorted out my issues with distance and thick walls. Plus i was able to use my Laptop with a great signal in the garden (why I would want to do that with the crap weather.)

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RE: Netwrok Bridge? - Jun 05, 2008 01:45
hmm your saying to get a new router so? or hook the consoles into this n-type router?
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