Need advice on Wireless Bridging

[Rajii017]

I have a situation where I need to setup a wireless bridge,

 

The 'send' router is plugged directly into the modem with nothing else connected to it. I already have a ok linksys 5ghz router, but can get a different one if nessessary.

 

The main advice I need is regarding the other end of the bridge, not plugged into the wall. This will have 3 computers, and 2 voip phones connected to it.

 

I understand that a cable would work better, but that isn't an option in this case.

 

So, which router should I be looking at, that is both easy to put into this mode and quick?

 

Price isn't my biggest issue.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

 

[LittleCarrot]

I have a situation where I need to setup a wireless bridge,

 

The 'send' router is plugged directly into the modem with nothing else connected to it. I already have a ok linksys 5ghz router, but can get a different one if nessessary.

 

The main advice I need is regarding the other end of the bridge, not plugged into the wall. This will have 3 computers, and 2 voip phones connected to it.

 

I understand that a cable would work better, but that isn't an option in this case.

 

So, which router should I be looking at, that is both easy to put into this mode and quick?

 

Price isn't my biggest issue.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Have you though of using a powerline?

[Rajii017]

Have you though of using a powerline?

 

No, using a signal over ac line isn't an option.

 

Already tried, they are on different circuits

[Naeaes]

Get the same make and model as the first one is. Or at least a unit from the same manufacturer. And if it's the range that's the issue, you really shouldn't have the 5GHz on in the first place. But if you really need it, consider better antennas. 5GHz suffers way more from obstructions and distance than 2.4GHz.

 

The thing is, Wi-Fi bridging isn't covered by the standard (IEEE 802.11) So there's no telling if varying models will work. They can and often do but nothing short of getting the HW and trying it out will be 100% sure. People can recommend mis-matching models that they've witnessed working but even then the differences between individual units. There's no-one governing the testing methodology and warranties/return policies will surely not cover this.

[Rajii017]

Get the same make and model as the first one is. Or at least a unit from the same manufacturer. And if it's the range that's the issue, you really shouldn't have the 5GHz on in the first place. But if you really need it, consider better antennas. 5GHz suffers way more from obstructions and distance than 2.4GHz.

 

The thing is, Wi-Fi bridging isn't covered by the standard (IEEE 802.11) So there's no telling if varying models will work. They can and often do but nothing short of getting the HW and trying it out will be 100% sure. People can recommend mis-matching models that they've witnessed working but even then the differences between individual units. There's no-one governing the testing methodology and warranties/return policies will surely not cover this.

Distance from point to point is only about 60 feet, with no obstructions and open area (hence the 5ghz). The nature of the building is that I cannot run a ethernet cable along the floor, and the roof is 30 meters high.

 

A very odd configuration I know, but essentially imagine an open  square room with supply in the center and demand in the corner.

Purchasing 2 of the same routers isn't an issue if thats a way to increase potential viablility, 5ghz or 2.4 isn't an issue either.

 

I just wonder if there is a 'better brand' to purchase for this sort of bridging.

 

Thanks for the info and help thus far.

[SparkySamZa]

get som asus router like the 68u and 87u they support bridge between one another 

[Rajii017]

get som asus router like the 68u and 87u they support bridge between one another 

 

I'll read up on them.

Thanks for the tip.

[SparkySamZa]

I'll read up on them.

Thanks for the tip.

I own the 87u its as simple as changing the mode and connecting them both and then boom

[Rajii017]

I won the 87u its as simple as changing the mode and connecting them both and then boom

I do like simple, so much harder to break.

[Rajii017]

Just reading about the Asus RT-AC87u/r (same thing).

 

According to the setup what it creates is a 'media bridge'.

 

Just to make sure I'm not totally out to lunch, but this term refers to bridging the items as a whole, not simply allowing media playback correct?

[SparkySamZa]

that is correct, the image i get in my panel is this:

http://puu.sh/kFKJ4.jpg