Wired network, to wireless, back to wired

[Sundstromenator]

We have a situation where our workplace has a wired LAN, with multiple WiFi spots, that is more than sufficient to create a well-signaled WiFi network throughout the entire office space. However, we have a small "cut-off" office in the one corner with a couple of devices. This office is about 60m from the main server area where our internet lines comes in and our main switches are located. Although we have perfect WiFi signal in this office, we do have two devices (a network printer/scanner/fax/copier) that only has a normal LAN cable connection. There are also two desktops, but their connectivity issues can be resolved by buying a PCI WiFi adapter.

My question is this: Is there some sort of switch that can be put on the WiFi, that will give us ~4 normal LAN slots for cables. I know the "best" solution will be to wire it directly from our main wired switch, but to get the cabling from there to the office will be a nightmare.

Thanks in advance

 

[MickZA]

If you can use powerline adaptors - thread here: http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/587651-How-to-network-your-home-if-only-Wi-Fi-APs-do-not-work-well

... you can go with one of these (Esquire currently have stock):

ZyXEL ZyAIR Series - 802.11N Lite Home Router with AP MODE, 4 x LAN and 1 x WAN

 

[Entranog]

The most straightforward solution would be to buy a wireless access point with enough LAN ports, but those things are expensive and not really worth the money.

Get a wireless access point with 1 LAN connection and connect it too a switch/router.
Just make sure that every device has a IP address or that only the main router dishes them out by DHCP.

Second option: Get a wireless router that you can use in bridge mode to build a wireless bridge between 2 routers and connect the devices to the second router. That will also work out pretty good...

 

[bdt]

Or you could jack the back end of a range extender :erm: into a cheap-ass switch; with the switch mentioned you have capacity for seven downstream devices, more than enough for your needs, yes?

 

[Sundstromenator]

Thanks for the advice guys. I see we have a spare router in the store, so I will see if I can get that set up for now, if it has the bridge capability.

 

[isie]

Thanks for the advice guys. I see we have a spare router in the store, so I will see if I can get that set up for now, if it has the bridge capability.

what brand is the spare router?

 

[Sundstromenator]

what brand is the spare router?

It is a Billion 800VGT.

 

[isie]

It is a Billion 800VGT.

IIRC thats the ADSL Router dont think its got wireless bridge capabilities.
Unless you planning on running a Ethernet cable from the main router (or closest router to the area) you can then turn this router into a another hotspot with LAN access?