I have looked around a bit for information, but thought it would be easier (for me) to just ask directly for configuration recommendation and a product recommendation.
I am going to be living above a detached garage and grabbing the wireless signal from inside the house. I have some concerns about both my connection to the network and the overall speed. Obviously I am theoretically limited to the maximum speed of the line, but I don't know if there is any way that I can realistically help my speeds. I wanted to see what my best option would be for grabbing the Wi-Fi signal and rebroadcasting it, and what device I could use that would be around $100USD that would help me achieve this.
Ideally, I would like a device that grabs the Wi-Fi and rebroadcasts the Wi-Fi - but also allows me to run a hardline from the device to my desktop. This would allow me to allow visitors (the girlfriend) to have internet access, which is pretty much a necessity.
I have noticed that there are a couple of devices that might help me with this - either a repeater or a bridge. I am having a bit of difficulty discerning the difference, and ultimately deciding which one would be more applicable for my situation. I would love to hear any advice or input that anyone can offer to help me achieve the most stable and effectively connectivity I can with this configuration. Thanks.
I am going to be living above a detached garage and grabbing the wireless signal from inside the house. I have some concerns about both my connection to the network and the overall speed. Obviously I am theoretically limited to the maximum speed of the line, but I don't know if there is any way that I can realistically help my speeds. I wanted to see what my best option would be for grabbing the Wi-Fi signal and rebroadcasting it, and what device I could use that would be around $100USD that would help me achieve this.
Ideally, I would like a device that grabs the Wi-Fi and rebroadcasts the Wi-Fi - but also allows me to run a hardline from the device to my desktop. This would allow me to allow visitors (the girlfriend) to have internet access, which is pretty much a necessity.
I have noticed that there are a couple of devices that might help me with this - either a repeater or a bridge. I am having a bit of difficulty discerning the difference, and ultimately deciding which one would be more applicable for my situation. I would love to hear any advice or input that anyone can offer to help me achieve the most stable and effectively connectivity I can with this configuration. Thanks.
