Ethernet Bridge and cat 5 cable to extend range?

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Ethernet Bridge and cat 5 cable to extend range?

I am in a building with wi-fi on the upper level, but I'm in the basement.
I have no means of extending the network "down" to me, but I'm trying to figure out a way for me to extend my range "up".
Does anybody know if a Wireless Ethernet Bridge (like the Belkin 802.11g Wireless Ethernet Bridge F5D7330) and a 50 foot ethernet cable could be used to pick up the wi-fi.
I'm thinking that I could possibly run the ethernet cable up the side of the building and place the wireless ethernet bridge on the roof, but I currently have no experience with a wireless bridge.
Thanks,
Luke

macBook, Mac OS X (10.5.6)

Posted on Jan 6, 2009 9:17 PM

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Answer 1

DonH49

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Jan 7, 2009 4:56 AM in response to Luke

What you describe will work although its not recommended to have ethernet cables running outside in the environment.
I would opt for an Extreme or another TC to ethernet connect and act as a bridge. Secondly you could try just an express in B/G mode to join that first router and extend wirelessly.

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Answer 2

Duane

Level 10

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Jan 7, 2009 8:40 AM in response to Luke

If you are running an Ethernet cable why not connect the Ethernet cable directly to the internet on the upper level instead of trying to detect the wireless signal?

Make sure that you use Ethernet cable which is rated for outdoor use and/or you place the cable in the proper conduit (pipe) to withstand the weather and meet any building codes.

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