How to connect router to FIOS router wirelessly?

[samvee]

We have FIOS for internet and will like to have the FIOS router to connect wirelessly to my Netgear router then to PC. Is this possible using ethernet bridge function? Any detailed instruction on how to set this up is much appreciated, and if there are better options such as as powerline adapter we should look into. Thanks in advance.

 

[thiggins]

I would try a pair of powerline bridges before wireless.

FiOS router LAN port to homeplug adapter 1
New router WAN port to Homeplug adapter 2

Plug both adapters in and let them link.
Power on second router. It should grab network address via DHCP and
you will be good to go.

Note that this establishes a double NAT situation. So some applications may not work properly.

 

[CaptainSTX]

If you are using one of the current Actiontec FIOS modems it has MOCA built in.

Instead of two power over Ethernet adapters buy a single Actiontec MOCA adapter.

Either solution will be better than setting up a wireless bridge.

 

[stevech]

Many routers support "WiFi as WAN", also called Client Wireless Bridge with Wireless Clients by Cisco, Cradlepoint and others.

Begin a form of repeater, it'll cost some throughput speed.

 

[samvee]

Thanks for all the feedback. MOCA is not possible as the coaxial in the room where PC resides for some reason doesn't connect to other rooms.

As for powerline adapter, which brand and model is best? Can it unit A be used to connect to router, and unit B-1 connect to PC with unit B-2 connect to TV (both in separate rooms)? Or, do they only work in pair?

 

[thiggins]

Take a look at the Powerline charts. 200 Mbps adapters usually provide more uniform throughput then 500 Mbps.

You can use up to eight adapters at least and they will all talk to each other.