Difference between Linkys WAP54G and WET54G
I'm trying to hookup my son's XBox to the home network. While I'm at it, I also want to connect the DirecTV DVR player (HR-20) to the network as well. There is no hardwire connection between the TV/XBox and the wireless router (WRT54G) upstairs so a wireless solution is sought. For the XBox I could use a gaming adapter (WGA5G) but I've used one before and found them unreliable and I no longer have one anyway or I'd try. Other possible solutions are the WAP54G and the WET54G. I've read the WAP54G (less expensive than the WET) can be used if set in client mode (which I'm assuming must put it in bridge mode). The WET54G is a bridge and is advertised as being XBox compliant so I know it must work as well.
1) What are the differences between the two devices (WAG54G and WET54G)? Will either one allow me to connect an ethernet device (the XBox and the DVR) wirelessly to a remote WRT54G? 2) Both the devices apparently only come with one port. I want to hook up two devices. Can I just use a switch to hook up the XBox and the DVR to the W**54G?Thanks.
read more and respond »Posted 5 years ago by jch in Wireless Networking
