can I do wireless from cpu to tv?

[mark4583]

I have direct tv and in order for me to get there on- demand I need a connection from my router to there reciever but there 3 rooms apart and I dont want to have to drill holes in the wall to run a cable.
Is there a way I can do a wireless connection thats not expensive?
thanks

 

[jonnythan]

The device you need is called a wireless bridge. It's a small box that looks like a router. It has a wireless antenna that connects up to the existing wireless network. It also has one or more ethernet ports on the back that you can connect to local devices. It's basically a switch/hub that connects up to the rest of the network using wireless.

Most devices sold as "wireless access points" can be easily put into bridge mode, such as this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833181119

Devices sold as "wireless gaming adapters" are the same thing:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156258

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Wireless signal would most likely not travel gracefully thru 3 rooms. I rec looking into Ethernet over power solutions - they are not ideal but do the job. No need to hunt for latest and greatest 80mbs to 200mbs will do. Keep in mind these numbers mean are rated UP TO

I used this kit many and time and had very good success rate:
http://www.amazon.com/Netgear-85Mbps-Powerline-Network-Adapter/dp/B001AZUTCS/ref=sr_1_6?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1312905013&sr=1-6

Also Keep in mind - powerline solutions and power strips / surge protectors are not compatible.

 

[BMXTRIX]

I've personally setup 3 or 4 wireless bridges and I have had no issue with them working several rooms away. Their antenna tends to be far larger and better than those which are built into laptops, and most laptops have no issues a few rooms away from the central wirelesss access point.

On the other hand, a Ethernet over power line solution certainly is a great way to go as well.

 

[krzywica]

Unless you are running a really solid router I wouldn't add to the strain of a consumer grade router just to add this functionality as it could cause issues. Go with the powerline route like BSA suggested in post #3.

 

[mark4583]

so would I need two of these, one at the reciever and one at my modem?

 

[jonnythan]

You'd need two of the powerline devices, but they typically come in pairs anyway. You would only need one wireless bridge.

I have no experience with the powerline devices, but I imagine they're a little more simple to set up if you don't have a decent grasp of networking.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

so would I need two of these, one at the reciever and one at my modem?

Yes, the kit listed above comes with two units.