Can I use a router to convert to a wireless-b signal?

[gherrick]

I'm trying to get connected to wifi on my ds lite, but my university's wireless doesn't broadcast a wireless-B signal which is the only type a DS can connect to. Is it possible to use a router convert the school's wifi and broadcast a wireless B signal for myself?.

 

[whs]

You cannot convert a signal from another router. The router needs to connect to a modem which in turn has to connect to a phone line with DSL service.

 

[gherrick]

You cannot convert a signal from another router. The router needs to connect to a modem which in turn has to connect to a phone line with DSL service.

What if I connected the router to the ethernet port in my room? Can it work then?

 

[bassfisher6522]

That should work....

 

[gherrick]

So if plug a router into a ethernet jack, i can configure it to broadcast wireless-b? What do I have look for on the router specs to know I can do this? Is it a given on most?

 

[whs]

Today's routers usually have b and N protocols. The setup you should do with the installation disk that came with the router - that's the easiest.

 

[edwar]

You cannot convert a signal from another router. The router needs to connect to a modem which in turn has to connect to a phone line with DSL service.

What if I connected the router to the ethernet port in my room? Can it work then?

Yes that can work BUT you must not use the Router AS a Router. Turn Off the DHCP server in the router and do NOT use the WAN/Internet port on the router. It then becomes a Switch with Wireless Access Point.
Connect from Ethernet port in your room to one of the LAN ports on the router.
You should also set the router to work in the same IP range your school network uses. Which should be one of 3 Private IP addresses. 192.168.x.x, 172.16-31.x.x or 10.x.x.x.
The router must be setup in the same IP range so you can get to it, log on to it, from either a computer connected to it by wire or wirelessly.
You can then setup the wireless side to connect your DS system.

 

[gherrick]

You cannot convert a signal from another router. The router needs to connect to a modem which in turn has to connect to a phone line with DSL service.

What if I connected the router to the ethernet port in my room? Can it work then?

Yes that can work BUT you must not use the Router AS a Router. Turn Off the DHCP server in the router and do NOT use the WAN/Internet port on the router. It then becomes a Switch with Wireless Access Point.
Connect from Ethernet port in your room to one of the LAN ports on the router.
You should also set the router to work in the same IP range your school network uses. Which should be one of 3 Private IP addresses. 192.168.x.x, 172.16-31.x.x or 10.x.x.x.
The router must be setup in the same IP range so you can get to it, log on to it, from either a computer connected to it by wire or wirelessly.
You can then setup the wireless side to connect your DS system.

I don't have much experience setting up a network so that sounds tough to me. But i'm up for the challenge. Will this router do the job?

Newegg.com - TP-LINK TL-WR740N Wireless Router 802.11b/g/n up to 150Mbps/ 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Port x4

 

[edwar]

Yes it should as it has a B band. When you set it up make sure you set it to use the B band. The options may be B Only, B & G, G & N and or N Only. Make sure it is set to either B Only or B & G.

 

[gherrick]

Yes it should as it has a B band. When you set it up make sure you set it to use the B band. The options may be B Only, B & G, G & N and or N Only. Make sure it is set to either B Only or B & G.

Ah good. I'm a bit unclear about your instructions though. Do I those things right out of the box or should I install the router normally first?

 

[edwar]

Yes you do the router setup first when you first take the router out of the box.

 

[gherrick]

Yes you do the router setup first when you first take the router out of the box.

Great, thanks. I think i understand the your instructions now. But how do I get my university's ip range?

 

[edwar]

Connect a computer to the wall socket and look at the IP address it gets.

 

[gherrick]

Connect a computer to the wall socket and look at the IP address it gets.

Ohhh okay, Thanks for answering. I typed ipconfig in the command prompt and got Ipv4- 128.xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (some numbers). Do I have the right numbers?

 

[edwar]

Well it seems the school is handing out Public IP addresses. 128.X.X.X is a real internet address and not a Private address

Post the full IPconfig output. You can replace the numbers after the 128 with X's.

 

[gherrick]

Well it seems the school is handing out Public IP addresses. 128.X.X.X is a real internet address and not a Private address

Post the full IPconfig output. You can replace the numbers after the 128 with X's.

Windows IP Configuration: removed

 

[edwar]

Well then I'd try using the router as a real router. Use the WAN/Internet port and leave the DHCP server enabled.

Does your school have any restrictions about using a router? I'd check that out first.

 

[gherrick]

I'm pretty sure they're allowed. I pick up other people's routers my on laptop.

So can I just plug in the router to the ethernet, set it to broadcast wireless-b and be done?

btw I'm going to delete my ipconfig now to be safe.

 

[edwar]

Well yes but you should setup security on the wireless side so others can connect to it and then you get blamed for any illegal downloading on the IP address assigned to your room.

Other then that you should be good to go.

 

[gherrick]

Well yes but you should setup security on the wireless side so others can connect to it and then you get blamed for any illegal downloading on the IP address assigned to your room.

Other then that you should be good to go.

Ah that's good news. It won't be used all the time, only when I want wireless-b wifi for my ds. I'll set up a WEP password for when I do use it.

I haven't set up a router in a long time. I just plug the router into the jack, have another cable connecting the router and pc and install it that way no?

BTW, thanks for answering everything, really appreciate it.