Hi there,
Recently I came across to situation that I can't figure out. I need to create an Ethernet network entirely on Wi-Fi. Scenario is like this:
Currently on a site:
A small Office environment has two Wi-Fi routers at providing Internet and data sharing connectivity among their all Wi-Fi devices. Devices are like Laptops and other portable gadgets that all have built-in Wi-Fi capability.
New requirement:6 Multi Function color printers are to be installed on client premises. Printers have only RJ-45 Ethernet interface. Client is insisting to provide access to these printers through Wi-Fi so all their devices can use printers. They are insisting to be cable free. so they do not want to have a wired connection to printers
Now I have two options: One is to use a Ethernet RJ-45 to Wi-Fi Bridge dongle for each machine that will plainely convert the RJ-45 interface of printer to Wi-Fi and printers will become part of Wi-Fi WLAN. But that dongle is not readily available in local market and will take time to import.
Second option is to use Wi-Fi routers or AP in a manner that can integrate into their existing Wi-Fi WLAN. and their LAN part connects to printers.
Q.1 Can I use an AP in such a way that AP's LAN network connects to printer through RJ-45 while AP's Wi-Fi part connects to client's existing Wi-Fi?
Q.2 use a Wi-Fi router neglecting its WAN part and configure it as WDS bridging? in such case can 6 wi-Fi routers be bridged to main Wi-Fi router?
A quick solution is required but little confusion here. Need a solution from AP or Wi-Fi routers. please suggest.
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