I wanted to connect my blu ray player(ethernet port) to my wireless network.
Now I know the easiest way to do this is to get an ethernet bridge/gaming adapter.
What I wondered though, is that in the living room where the blu ray player is (the router a wrt54gs) is in an upstairs bedroom (where I have my desktop connected via ethernet). In the living room we also have another desktop, and a laptop, both of which are used wirelessly. In the kitchen, next to the living room, I have a squeezebox, which wirelessly connects to my network and streams internet radio, or my music collection.
My question is, as I will have to have a box to connect the blu ray player anyway (if I just go with the ethernet bridge option), is there something I can get that I can connect the player to, while at the same time, boosting my wireless signal round the house.
I've heard of access points, bridges, extenders etc. I don't know which one it is that I need that will do what I want it to. Is it an access point? Or do I get another cheap router that can be used for my purpose?
I'm trying to kill 2 birds with one stone here. I wanted to go for the cheapest option (which would be the ethernet bridge) but I would spend a bit more if I can also boost my wireless signal at the same time.


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