WIFI, SoftAP... USB Adapters - by Nedan
Nedan on 25/9/2012 at 07:13
Ok... this is going to be difficult for anyone responding. So I apologize right now in advance as my knowledge in this area is extremely limited.
So way before I upgraded my system to Windows 7, I had that old nintendo wifi usb adapter. I had modified drivers so that the device would function as a softap & allow me to connect my psp to it as well. Now I have windows 7 and the device no longers works (not supported, no drivers) and is quite old. So I'm looking around for a replacement usb device that will perform the same job. Now I have several devices in my house that can connect to wifi (psp, ds, ps vita, & a nook tablet which my brother just bought yesterday) & I would like to be able to connect all of them.
There are two devices that I am looking at that I believe are what I'm looking for:
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http://www.amazon.com/Cisco-Linksys-AE1000-High-Performance-Wireless-N-Adapter/dp/B003B20F5E/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1348548807&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=Cisco+Linksys+AE1000) Cisco-Linksys AE1000 High-Performance Wireless-N Adapter
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http://www.amazon.com/Medialink-Wireless-Adapter-802-11n-Compatible/dp/B002RM08RE/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1348552468&sr=1-1&keywords=Medialink+Wireless+N+USB+Adapter+MWN-USB150N) Medialink - Wireless N USB Adapter
I think, based on what I can find out, that these will do the job. But to be absolutely clear... both my router & modem are wired. Also, I know very little about this area (the reason I posted this thread). Without actually having to bite-the-bullet by buying a new wireless modem & router (which will be expensive for me), I wouldn't mind something inexpensive like this if it works. If these will do the job, which do you recommend...or can I find a better device out there that works better than these?
So can anybody here with knowledge in this area share a little bit of that knowledge to help me out?
Al_B on 26/9/2012 at 08:16
I'm afraid I've no direct experience with those particular adapters but out of the two I'd be inclined to go for the Medialink one. In theory it comes with its own software to operate it in "Station mode" that should do what you need.
If that doesn't work then as long as it comes with Windows 7 certified drivers then you can use the built-in access point mode for Windows 7. I've used the (
http://www.ishanarora.com/2009/07/29/windows-7-as-a-wireless-access-point/) instructions here to share an internet connection using a wireless adapter.