On May 11, 9:41 am, seaweedsteve <seaweedst...@gmail.com> wrote:
> On May 11, 4:34 am, Steve Pearce <*stevepea...@btinternet.com*> wrote:
>
> > On 10 May 2007 16:36:49 -0700, goldt...@worldpost.com wrote:
>
> > >What device should I buy? What is it called? I want to join a wireless
> > >network and then have several Ethernet RJ-45 sockets for devices to
> > >connect to the internet.
>
> > An Ethernet Bridge/Converter does this, I use a Buffalo WLI-TX4-G54HP:
>
> > http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833162168
>
> Agreed, that Buffalo WLI.-TX4-G54HP should be an excellent solution
> for you.
>
Many thanks to the posters. I bought the recommended unit and it's
"looking good."

Seems that the local consumer electronics chain store carries it.

> However, IF you like to play with things a bit, you can buy the
> wireless router version of the above device (called Buffalo WHR-HP-
> G54) and install free DD-WRT firmware on it. This will require some
> fiddleing, but have the advantage of being more flexible - adaptable
> later to serve as a router/AP when you get your own internet
> connection.
>
> In sum:
> Best dedicated device to solve your problem with no "hacking":
> Buffalo WLI-TX4-G54HP
> Best flexible, multi-use device to solve your problem, but some
> "hacking" required: Buffalo WHR-HP-G54
>
> Steve