Hello SNB,
The goal:
Is anyone aware of an outdoor-grade ethernet to wi-fi 'adapter,' a low-cost IPX-rated device that connects to existing wi-fi and shares that to an ethernet port?
The problem:
An ethernet-only device was connected via a long category 5e run. The device does not have wi-fi drivers. The cable is now faulty.
Landscape:
Connectivity via existing wi-fi is the intent. An access point is available, a mere 50 feet away. Replacing the device, or access point, are not an option.
Detail:
Locate an ethernet to wi-fi device. Some manufacturers use the term 'bridge' or 'bridge mode.' An example of working products that accomplish the task are Netgear's extender/repeaters, e. g. EX2700, a wall wart with an ethernet port.
Some investigation:
While high hopes Ubiquiti or maybe Microtik(?) would have a product, Ubiquiti users were fairly certain the functionality was killed off a few generations ago and the alternative was purchase $200 mesh routers or a pair of access points. Microtik, for what little they would 'divulge, settled on the functionality being finicky or unstable for single-device, or again requiring a pair. Zyxel may have options (Zyxel NWA55AXE WiFi 6 Lite Access Point at $110 ?).
Any assistance is appreciated. TIA
The goal:
Is anyone aware of an outdoor-grade ethernet to wi-fi 'adapter,' a low-cost IPX-rated device that connects to existing wi-fi and shares that to an ethernet port?
The problem:
An ethernet-only device was connected via a long category 5e run. The device does not have wi-fi drivers. The cable is now faulty.
Landscape:
Connectivity via existing wi-fi is the intent. An access point is available, a mere 50 feet away. Replacing the device, or access point, are not an option.
Detail:
Locate an ethernet to wi-fi device. Some manufacturers use the term 'bridge' or 'bridge mode.' An example of working products that accomplish the task are Netgear's extender/repeaters, e. g. EX2700, a wall wart with an ethernet port.
Some investigation:
While high hopes Ubiquiti or maybe Microtik(?) would have a product, Ubiquiti users were fairly certain the functionality was killed off a few generations ago and the alternative was purchase $200 mesh routers or a pair of access points. Microtik, for what little they would 'divulge, settled on the functionality being finicky or unstable for single-device, or again requiring a pair. Zyxel may have options (Zyxel NWA55AXE WiFi 6 Lite Access Point at $110 ?).
Any assistance is appreciated. TIA
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