Ethernet to wifi for foxtel

[felix]

Is there any sort of adapter that converts the ethernet socket of a
foxtel box to use wifi? so what I mean is there a device that plugs into
the ethernet socket so it can function via wi fi? I know you can use a
powerline adapter, but is there an alternative? thanks,

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[felix]

On 6/09/2019 10:09 pm, felix wrote:
>
> Is there any sort of adapter that converts the ethernet socket of a
> foxtel box to use wifi? so what I mean is there a device that plugs
> into the ethernet socket so it can function via wi fi? I know you can
> use a powerline adapter, but is there an alternative? thanks,
>

would this work?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VAP11G-Bridge-Cable-Convert-RJ45-Ethernet-Port-to-Wireless-WiFi-Dongle-Adapter/264128178187

[Xeno]

On 6/9/19 10:26 pm, felix wrote:
> On 6/09/2019 10:09 pm, felix wrote:
>>
>> Is there any sort of adapter that converts the ethernet socket of a
>> foxtel box to use wifi? so what I mean is there a device that plugs
>> into the ethernet socket so it can function via wi fi? I know you can
>> use a powerline adapter, but is there an alternative? thanks,
>>
>
> would this work?
>
> https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VAP11G-Bridge-Cable-Convert-RJ45-Ethernet-Port-to-Wireless-WiFi-Dongle-Adapter/264128178187
>
>

I suspect only if the Foxtel box knows how to talk to it - and I suspect
it wouldn't since I doubt Foxtel would allow you to install dongle
specific drivers.

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[Computer Nerd Kev]

In aus.computers felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> wrote:
>
> Is there any sort of adapter that converts the ethernet socket of a
> foxtel box to use wifi? so what I mean is there a device that plugs into
> the ethernet socket so it can function via wi fi? I know you can use a
> powerline adapter, but is there an alternative? thanks,

An ethernet input is the same to a device no matter what happens
physically to get the network connection to it. There wouldn't be any
special drivers involved when using wireless adapter on the other end
of the cable - it would probably connect automatically once the cable
was plugged in, if it's currently configured with the default network
settings.

There are dedicated devices for this (which connect with a cable, not
directly into the ethernet socket), or you can use an old wireless
router - there should be instructions for doing this in the manual.

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[Computer Nerd Kev]

In aus.computers felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> wrote:

> On 6/09/2019 10:09 pm, felix wrote:
>>
>> Is there any sort of adapter that converts the ethernet socket of a
>> foxtel box to use wifi? so what I mean is there a device that plugs
>> into the ethernet socket so it can function via wi fi? I know you can
>> use a powerline adapter, but is there an alternative? thanks,
>
> would this work?
>
> https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VAP11G-Bridge-Cable-Convert-RJ45-Ethernet-Port-to-Wireless-WiFi-Dongle-Adapter/264128178187

Yes, though they don't say how much current it requires for powering
from USB - it may be more than the Foxtel box is designed to provide
(probably intended just for USB memory sticks), in which case you'll
need a 5VDC regulated mains adapter to power it.

You'll have to configure it somehow, presumably with a web browser.
Hopefully it comes with instructions for that.

[felix]

thanks. plenty of old plug paks lying around so 5VDC won't be a problem.

[felix]

ahh, so I'll use an old router configured to connect to my ISP via wifi

[felix]

On 7/09/2019 8:51 am, Xeno wrote:
> On 6/9/19 10:26 pm, felix wrote:
>> On 6/09/2019 10:09 pm, felix wrote:
>>>
>>> Is there any sort of adapter that converts the ethernet socket of a
>>> foxtel box to use wifi? so what I mean is there a device that plugs
>>> into the ethernet socket so it can function via wi fi? I know you
>>> can use a powerline adapter, but is there an alternative? thanks,
>>>
>>
>> would this work?
>>
>> https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VAP11G-Bridge-Cable-Convert-RJ45-Ethernet-Port-to-Wireless-WiFi-Dongle-Adapter/264128178187
>>
>>
> I suspect only if the Foxtel box knows how to talk to it - and I
> suspect it wouldn't since I doubt Foxtel would allow you to install
> dongle specific drivers.
>

nah, you can't install anything on the foxbox, so if that thing needs
drivers it won't work

[Xeno]

The snag with that may be, as it is with mine, only WEP can be used.

I have a wifi extender, now that could be used. It has 4 ethernet ports
and duplicates your primary router's signals. I can connect into either
the extender or the primary router through wifi or into the extender
with up to 4 ethernet connections.

This is what I have;
https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-range-extenders/WN2000RPT.aspx

Netgear have a range of these kinds of units now.
https://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-range-extenders/

[Xeno]

Try the wifi extender. See the link I put in another post.

[felix]

I've got a Netgear N300 NF12 wifi modem, and I can access the
configuration page by connecting it to a PC, but I have no idea what
settings to change to use it as an access point, which is what I need I
think.

[felix]

i have a range extender I could use, but afaik the network socket is for
input from the modem, then it sends out a wifi signal. I don't know that
it could be made to work in reverse, ie. receive wifi from the modem,
and send the signal out the network socket via cable to the foxbox. but
this is getting too complicated for my limited knowledge. guess I should
just get a powerline adapter. except I have sooo much stuff plugged in
I'm afraid it wont work.

[Xeno]

If it has a WAN port, it isn't a range extender. My extender has only 4
ethernet ports for attachment to devices like computers, etc. No WAN
port in sight since it doesn't need it. The extender connects via Wifi
to my internet router. I can connect any Wifi device to either my rouer
or my extender. A WAN port is pointless on the extender. The whole idea
is to extend the range of your Wifi signal *without* ethernet cables and
similar. The fact that my extender also has 4 accessible lan ports is a
bonus since I can also connect non wifi enabled devices to it at that
location.

> it could be made to work in reverse, ie. receive wifi from the modem,
> and send the signal out the network socket via cable to the foxbox. but
> this is getting too complicated for my limited knowledge. guess I should

If your extender really is an extender, the process should be simple,
almost automatic. I will admit, that was why I bought a *Netgear*
extender, I have a Netgear router and they talk to each other via Wifi
without issue.

> just get a powerline adapter. except I have sooo much stuff plugged in
> I'm afraid it wont work.
>

They have their limitations. Slow for one unless you buy an expensive
unit. I have a pair here and they languish in a cupboard. I find the
extender more useful and I was using it on a TV box in the lounge for a
time. Now it resides in a spare room and rebroadcasts my wifi to an area
where the Wifi signal is a tad iffish. Works nicely.

[Computer Nerd Kev]

Find the manual and it should tell you step-by-step. There's a good
chance of finding it as a PDF online (eg. Netgear website) if you've
lost it. The FCC also keep copies of the user manuals for models sold
in the USA which can be downloaded from their website (a little hard
to find the right part of their site though, I can dig up the link on
request).

[keithr0]

On 9/6/2019 10:09 PM, felix wrote:
>
> Is there any sort of adapter that converts the ethernet socket of a
> foxtel box to use wifi? so what I mean is there a device that plugs into
> the ethernet socket so it can function via wi fi? I know you can use a
> powerline adapter, but is there an alternative? thanks,
>

I have one of these connecting a Fetch Mini box to the router. You just
have to put it into client mode.

https://tinyurl.com/y5343kbn

[felix]

On 6/09/2019 10:09 pm, felix wrote:
>

> Is there any sort of adapter that converts the ethernet socket of a
> foxtel box to use wifi? so what I mean is there a device that plugs
> into the ethernet socket so it can function via wi fi? I know you can
> use a powerline adapter, but is there an alternative? thanks,
>

Got one of these. works quite well in repeater mode

https://www.jaycar.com.au/n300-wi-fi-range-extender/p/YN8370


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[felix]

must be an old model then. my mini has built in wifi

[keithr0]

On 9/9/2019 3:09 PM, felix wrote:
> On 8/09/2019 2:54 pm, keithr0 wrote:
>> On 9/6/2019 10:09 PM, felix wrote:
>>>
>>> Is there any sort of adapter that converts the ethernet socket of a
>>> foxtel box to use wifi? so what I mean is there a device that plugs
>>> into the ethernet socket so it can function via wi fi? I know you can
>>> use a powerline adapter, but is there an alternative? thanks,
>>>
>> I have one of these connecting a Fetch Mini box to the router. You
>> just have to put it into client mode.
>>
>> https://tinyurl.com/y5343kbn
>
>
> must be an old model then. my mini has built in wifi

Where it is located the WiFi signal wasn't strong enough for it, the
dongle is more sensitive.

[felix]

Ahhh..