I need internet and wifi but it's complicated
I would like to put wifi with my own internet connection in our coach. But it's not that easy for me. I need at least 2 LAN ports for my Sonos music system and a NAS to store music. I also need the c...
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Not really that complicated. You need a separate router that's capable of client bridge(CB) mode. Basically, the CB router is connecting via WiFi from your mobile MiFi or hotspot device. It's acting similar to a USB wireless adapter on your laptop, but allows you to connect other computers or devices via Ethernet cables.
You just go into the CB router setup, and input your MiFi's SSID, encryption type, and password so it will auto connect. It has to be on the same network(sub-net) but different IP address. Then just connect your other devices using Ethernet cables to the CB router. You can always change the CB router setup to accommodate different MiFi or WiFi hotspot devices.
You can buy CB routers which make the process fairly straightforward. Many of the newer routers use wizards for configuration. Or recycle a compatible router and flash with third party ROM such as DD-WRT. In fact, I've picked up numerous Linksys routers from Goodwill for $4.-$6. and just flash the ROM. A little intimidating the first time, about 30-minutes, but not really that difficult.
You just go into the CB router setup, and input your MiFi's SSID, encryption type, and password so it will auto connect. It has to be on the same network(sub-net) but different IP address. Then just connect your other devices using Ethernet cables to the CB router. You can always change the CB router setup to accommodate different MiFi or WiFi hotspot devices.
You can buy CB routers which make the process fairly straightforward. Many of the newer routers use wizards for configuration. Or recycle a compatible router and flash with third party ROM such as DD-WRT. In fact, I've picked up numerous Linksys routers from Goodwill for $4.-$6. and just flash the ROM. A little intimidating the first time, about 30-minutes, but not really that difficult.
