Q: So if I want my xbox wirlessly network as I see I have a wet 11 (Ethernet bridge) with an extension piece BEFW11S4 (router), but the BEFW11S4 and WET11 same price. So can I just two BEFW11S4?
Re:No need to buy a 2nd router, in fact, it will probably just make life more complicated for you because you will have to disable features on the 2nd router.
Look at the Linksys Wet11 (http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=22&prid=432) web page. It has links that show you how to use it with an Xbox, and has diagrams (http://www.linksys.com/products/display.asp?conmap=089wet11cmdiagram.jpg&prid=432&grid=22) that show you other uses for it, e.g. connecting it to a switch.
Re:A Wet11 can be hooked up to a switch, and a switch can be hooked up to multiple devices (XBox, PC) in case that helps any.
So if I need to network more then one console then I need a switch not another router?
heh someone should do a webpage on netwoking consoles, pc's and wireless laptops. Would get a lot of hits. so many ways so many variables
Re:As far as I know, the Wet11 is as good as it gets. Others make WAPs that can be configured in client mode, but my impression is that you can't count on them working with other manufacturers' equipment. I don't think they are cheaper anyway. You might save a few bucks buying a Linksys Wap11 and configuring it as a client, but personally I'd go for the Wet11, since it supposedly works with any brand.
A Wet11 can be hooked up to a switch, and a switch can be hooked up to multiple devices (XBox, PC) in case that helps any.
Re:ahhh ok so the WET11 is like a little selfcontained computer w/ all the drivers and no need for anything on the system it plugs into it. Seems to me everything should be that way, I wonder how much the guts of the WET11 cost that run it's cost up SO high.
Does anyone else make a WET11 like thing at a more competitive price?
Re:Few other gizmos can feet to do the same.
However it harder to config. and they are even more expensive.
Access Point Configurations:
Mode 1 – Gateway. All Entry Level Wireless Access Point (AP) can act as Wireless Hub to connect to Wireless Clients that are installed in computers.
Mode 2 – Bridge. Some APs can also be configured as a Bridge. In such a Configuration the AP can only communicate with another WAP that is configured as a Bridge. This mode is useful to Bridge two LANs that are a part, and it is preferred to connect them wirelessly. Plug one AP Bridge to a Switch on the first LAN, the other AP to a Switch on the second LAN, and they are connected.
Mode 3. Client – Few APs can also be configured as Clients. In such a configuration they act as a "Fancy" regular Wireless card that usually goes on a computer. Under such configuration The AP can only communicate with a Gateway configured AP (this type is what goes into X-Box)..
Let capture.
Mode 1 can only communicate with Mode 3.
Mode 2 can only communicate with Mode 2.
Mode 3 can communicate with Mode 1,
As far as I know to date, all the APs that are integrated part of a Cable/DSL Routers, can only be configured as Gateways (Mode 1).
Re:like the rest of them works at Gateway Mode only. Thus two of this kind can be very nice pair of bookends (if you like blue), but useless for single Wireless system setting.
So I guess I need to know what the difference is between gateway and client and whatever. I have read the Anand FAQ a couple of times and cant figure it out. And RE the BEFW11S4, if I have two there is no use for what I want, only option is the WET11. Do any other comapnies make a WET11 product at a more reasonalble price?
Re:I know it is hard to let go, but Pricing Schemes in the computer arena are not related to any functional and value issues.
guy is basically right, on the X-Box you have to use the WET11 or a similar product that acts like Wireless Client without the need of software drivers (it is not in bridge mode).
The WET 11 acts as an independent Wireless Client and should be able to converse wirelessly to any Wireless Cable/DSL Router or an Access Point in a regular gateway Mode.
BTW. The BEFW11S4 is a regular Wireless Cable/DSL Router, like the rest of them works at Gateway Mode only. Thus two of this kind can be very nice pair of bookends (if you like blue), but useless for single Wireless system setting.
Re:Probably not. Unless the BEFW11S4 lets you configure it in client mode, which I don't think it does. A Linksys Wap11 might be ok. But, from what I have read, you are probably best off with the Wet11 — it will supposedly work with anybody's equipment, not just Linksys.
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