This clever little box does allows you to plug upto 4 RJ45 network connections and allow those devices WiFi access.

Spec

• High Power Wireless Increases Performance by up to 70% and Extends Range by up to 50%
• 802.11gWireless 125* High-Speed Mode™ (Turbo G) Transfer Rates when Used with 125* High-Speed Mode™ (Turbo G) Access Points or Wireless Routers
• Four Built-in 10/100 Ports for up to 4 Simultaneous Wired Devices
• Easy and Secure Wireless Connections with AirStation One-Touch Secure System™ (AOSS™)
• Can be Used Horizontally or Vertically
• Compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Routers and Access Points
• Simple Web Browser Configuration, No Drivers Needed
• Can be Moved from Device to Device without Reconfiguration
• Enhanced Security with WPA (TKIP, AES) and 64/128-bit WEP
• Works as a High-Speed Wireless Gaming Adapter

This type of wireless bridge is not new however allowing the multiple devices (4) to connect is the reason I purchased the buffalo.

The device looks a bit tacky and plastic but comes with everything you need to get it working including a network cable.

The installation is painless, the default ip address of the device is 1.1.1.1 (It would have been better in a .10 range or 192. more users would have a home network in that number range).

I had the device up and running within moments.

1) Unpack, Switch On
2) Browse to 1.1.1.1, login to the device using an internet browser, change the networking ip range to one you use.
3) Join your own wireless network (its supports the various types of wireless security).

4) Plug in a network device and your good to go.

Example of Use

Everything at Shay-DiPonio is Wireless

I have a few devices that are not wireless (like servers) so I could buy a wireless card for each device or just plug their existing network cable into the buffalo.

I am also experimenting with Linux and trying to get a wireless driver for each and every device would be difficult. Most on-board network cards are detected by linux. So I am circumnavigating the nightmare that is linux wireless drivers and using RJ45 connection via the buffalo.

Link: http://www.buffalotech.com/products/wireless/

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