Can you convert a WiFi signal back to ethernet?

[Grummet]

Hello, I could use some guidance if anyone out there can help. Here's the situation: Our desktops and modem/router are currently located in the same room and connected via ethernet cables. The desktops have to move to a new room in the house, but the modem and router cannot move with them. I would like to avoid having to install WiFi cards in the desktops or rely on cheap USB WiFi adapters. Is there something I can get to place in the new location that can connect to the existing WiFi network and feed that signal out to 2-3 wired connections?

 

I understand I'm probably going to take a huge hit on speeds but that's okay. I'm mainly just trying to understand what I should be searching for online. Google keeps offering me links to WAP's which are not going to solve my problem (I think). I found some "wifi to ethernet" converters on Amazon but they either look cheap or only have one ethernet port. I'm also not a fan of Powerline Networking and would like to avoid that if possible.

[tjb-703]

The Data in the stream is already eathernet. Look into wifi over power. Either eathernet over power with eathernet ports or a wifi extender.

TP-Link AV2000 Powerline Adapter - 2 Gigabit Ports, Ethernet Over Power, Plug&Play, Power Saving, 2x2 MIMO, Noise Filtering, Extra Power Socket for Other Devices, Ideal for Gaming (TL-PA9020P KIT): USB Network Adapters: Amazon.com.au

 

[Grummet]

1 minute ago, tjb-703 said:

The Data in the stream is already eathernet. Look into wifi over power. Either eathernet over power with eathernet ports or a wifi extender.

TP-Link AV2000 Powerline Adapter - 2 Gigabit Ports, Ethernet Over Power, Plug&Play, Power Saving, 2x2 MIMO, Noise Filtering, Extra Power Socket for Other Devices, Ideal for Gaming (TL-PA9020P KIT): USB Network Adapters: Amazon.com.au

 

Thank you for the reply, but I would like to avoid ethernet over power / powerline solutions. Basically I need a WAP but opposite; connect to the network via WiFi and output to wired connections.

[tjb-703]

Yeah Ethernet over power is the best option but you could get The same router you've already got and bridge them so the second one is a repeater.

[SupaKomputa]

Answering the title question, yes you can, all you need is to set the router in a client / access mode.

This mode of operation is called wireless bridge.

 

[tjb-703]

Most routers these days have an option to bridge to their own protocals and also release harware to make it easier, Look for (Your router Manufaturer) Extender.

[Grummet]

9 minutes ago, SupaKomputa said:

Answering the title question, yes you can, all you need is to set the router in a client / access mode.

This mode of operation is called wireless bridge.

 

Look like this is exactly what I need. Thank you! Also thank you for sharing that video!!