securitymonster 0 Posted March 13, 2006 Is there any way to get a DVR on a wireless network, rather than plugging it directly in? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted March 13, 2006 Sure, in the case of a Stand Alone non Windows DVR, a Wireless Access Point. In the case of a PC DVR, a wireless PCI Network Card. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
securitymonster 0 Posted March 13, 2006 So if there is already a wireless router off the cable modem, you can hook up another wireless router in another room that will wirelessly talk to one another? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted March 13, 2006 Yes. Though the IT Guys on here can better assist with which one to use .. or ask the local PC store .. as far as I know it would be an Access Point .. Rory Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper 0 Posted March 13, 2006 You don't need an additional wireless router. If you have one than all you need is the wireless PC card as Rory suggested. If the DVR is getting out of rang of the router, then you can buy a repeater. There are actually several ways to go about this, but if the DVR is close enough to the wireless router than what I said above will work. If it is a little to far away you can use a Hawking High-Gain Wireless-G USB Dish Adapter. Supposed to increase you wireless distance by 300%. Don't know if that is true as I have never used one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rory 0 Posted March 13, 2006 i think he needs it for standalones though ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
securitymonster 0 Posted March 13, 2006 Sorry, should have clarified that this is for a Standalone DVR... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper 0 Posted March 13, 2006 Oh, well there is probably a product that would allow you to plug into an RJ45 ethernet jack and have it lead to a wireless device. Don't know one off hand, but there might be one out there somewhere. Maybe the Wireless eye will drop by and let us know if this is pie in the sky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper 0 Posted March 13, 2006 (edited) Wait a minute. You should be able to plug in another wireless router or access point into an RJ45 ethernet Jack. What you need is a Wireless Ethernet Bridge. I think SMC makes them, but maybe some other do also. Of course I don't know what OS the standalone uses so it probably won't work as the bridge is more than likely not support. Turn that thing into a PC and no problem. Sorry, maybe someone else has some ideas. Edited March 13, 2006 by Guest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
securitymonster 0 Posted March 13, 2006 come on, somebody..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thomas 0 Posted March 13, 2006 You just need an Ethernet to Wireless Bridge. They are pretty cheap and don't require any kind of driver. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper 0 Posted March 13, 2006 That is what I thought, but wasn't sure. There are many of those available from different manufactures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kandcorp 0 Posted March 13, 2006 Someone I know has used these before with stand alones: http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1115416829491&packedargs=site%3DUS&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper this will work too: http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1134692497433&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
securitymonster 0 Posted March 13, 2006 Thanks guys! I thought those game type standalone adapters would work, just didn't want to spend the money for trial! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
