Create WiFi Network from Ethernet connection

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Hi Guys,

We have a LAN connection @ work and would like to create a WiFi hot spot from this connection.
The required range is only a few meters.

From what I can see, Apples AirPort Express meets my requirements. Are there other non Apple devices that can achieve the same functionality?

Thanks!
 
Here... this is pretty flexible...

D-Link DAP-1360 Wireless N Access Point
R 437 Shipping Included

SEVEN OPERATION MODES
Can be flexibly configured to operate as an Access Point, Wireless Client, Bridge, Bridge with AP, Repeater, WISP Client Router or WISP Repeater

TOTAL SECURITY
Complete set of security features including WEP/ WPA/WPA2/WPS to safeguard your network against outside intruders.

BETTER WIRELESS COVERAGE
Wireless N draft standard offers an increased range that is six times further than 802.11g

CONNECT HOME AND SOHO TO A WIRELESS NETWORK
Connect this Access Point to a broadband modem and wirelessly share your Internet connection. The D-Link DAP-1360 access point is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 14x faster speeds1 and 6x farther range1 than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices. Enjoy surfing the web, checking e-mail, and chatting with family and friends online.

PROTECT YOUR WIRELESS NETWORK AND DATA EASILY
The DAP-1360 provides 64/128-bit WEP encryption and WPA/WPA2 security to protect your network and wireless data. This device also supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) to quickly and securely setup a wireless network. In addition, it also provides MAC address filtering a nd the disable SSID Broadcast function to limit outsiders’ access to your home and office network.

FLEXIBLY CONFIGURE YOUR AP FOR DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS
The DAP-1360 can be configured to operate as (1) an Access Point to act as a central hub for wireless users, (2) a Wireless Client to connect to another Access Point, (3) a Bridge to joint two wireless workgroups together, (4) a Bridge with AP to act as wireless hub and a bridge at the same time, (5) a Repeater to extend the wireless coverage to cover all “dead” spots, (6) a WISP Client Router to let wireless Internet service subscribers share Internet connection with home/office Ethernet-enabled computers without the need for an extra router, or (7) a WISP Repeater to let WISP subscribers share Internet connection with wireless computers without any extra router.

EASY TO INSTALL AND USE
With D-Link Setup Wizard, you can set up your wireless network in minutes. It configures your DAP-1360’s operation mode and makes it easy to add new wireless devices onto the network, and helps you create a simple wireless network for your home and office.
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http://www.takealot.com/electronics/networking/d-link-dap-1360-wireless-n-access-point,9763212
 
Any AP capable device/router can do it
 
HavocXphere said:
Dude you can do that with a freakin laptop if need be - don't even need to buy anything.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SoftAP

Generally buying a hardware AP will be a cleaner solution though.
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Interesting concept. If you've got one or two laptops with ethernet and wifi lying around, that is.

Problem is, laptops doesn't reboot after a power failure. They go into slep/hibernate and you'll need to wake them up physically. Not an exciting job if you've put a laptop inside the CEO's cupboard...
 
The_Librarian said:
Interesting concept. If you've got one or two laptops with ethernet and wifi lying around, that is.

Problem is, laptops doesn't reboot after a power failure. They go into slep/hibernate and you'll need to wake them up physically. Not an exciting job if you've put a laptop inside the CEO's cupboard...
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Yeah, pretty much limited to hooking up wifi printers & stuff like that to a laptop. Experimented with it a bit...works but is a touch flakey. Doesn't like some wifi chips etc.

Also, which IT crew stores their gear in the CEOs cupboard?!?
 
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Hi There,
There are plenty of devices around as has been sid. Netgear I like as they are easy to use.

You could also look at MiFi devices if in the future you want to have cellular connection. They will work as a wireless adapter.
If this is the first time that you have done a WiFi connection you need to make sure that you create a secure environment with passwords etc. If not any passing person could gain access to your network.
I have a post up here
Really it is a case of connect the wifi device to the PC only after reading the instructions then immediately put a password on the SSID.

Regards

Tim
 
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Tim the Techxpert said:
Hi There,
There are plenty of devices around as has been sid. Netgear I like as they are easy to use.

You could also look at MiFi devices if in the future you want to have cellular connection. They will work as a wireless adapter.
If this is the first time that you have done a WiFi connection you need to make sure that you create a secure environment with passwords etc. If not any passing person could gain access to your network.
I have a post up here
Really it is a case of connect the wifi device to the PC only after reading the instructions then immediately put a password on the SSID.

Regards

Tim
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Hi Tim,

Thanks for your response. I don't plan to go cellular, since I'm trying to move away from cellular data on tablets.
 
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