Could this be used to create a "local" network among 3 PCs and a BD player? One PC has an outdoor Wifi antenna connected via USB port.
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If you connect all 3 pcs with wired connections. This switch does not provide wireless connection.
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How well this works at creating a local network depends on the kind of connectivity you want between the devices (peer-to-peer should work, but if you're trying to "feed" the BD player to all 3 at the same time or some other configuration, I think a router is preferred) and what kind of connection you want to the outside world (to share an internet connection you'll need a router, not just this switch). This won't support wireless without a wireless bridge of some sort. Given these two needs (ensuring good sharing and supporting a wifi connection) I think a wireless router would meet your needs better. I have found switches (I use the 8-port version of this router) work best at adding new wired connections to a network that already has a router as "traffic cop".
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I concur with K. Cuddeback. You do not have enough in this mix to do all the connection - nor have you said why you want to hook in the BD device - one of the folks could certainly give you more information once you explain what it is you are trying to achieve. - Grouchy
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Probably not easily... I hesitate to say that anything is not doable these days, but the Plugable needs a fair bit of power and a software driver. If you want to share your hard drive over the local network, look into plugging your hard drive into your router. If you want a mobile solution, look for a wireless-enabled hard drive made for that purpose.
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Unfortunately this can only be use for one pc. I did found a website that has an antenna with a wireless router for multi pc. Check out www.radiolabs.com
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If by local network you mean only traffic inside your LAN - then yes. It is still going to need to be attached to your network and given an IP address on the LAN side via a router/switch in some way.
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Yes, I did that with mine. I use one as a router and one as an access point. It got rid of some dead spots in my wireless coverage. I also hard wired my blu-ray player to the access point. I get 100 mbs hard wired and up to 72 mbs wireless. I was quite satisfied.
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You could, but wouldn't recommend it. By doing so you effectively cut down on the wireless range as you just went from an open omni-directional signal to one that is now partially blocked by the PC itself.
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That probably won't be possible because each device hooked up to the adapter will be fighting for an IP address. Each device needs an adapter, you're going to need a device called an access point to do what you're asking.
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yes. but you need to have a firm grasp of router programing, and server OS operation. This will work best for a small group of friends that want to play locally, no more than ten unless you upgrade the hardware more.
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Per our engineer: Probably not as this device is not very granular in feature settings and I would not recommend using it for anything other than an access point.
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Thanks... we might just use something like powerline networking. Thanks for the example!
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"with lots of trees in between" could be a problem. I use mine to connect to hot spots at RV sites and at my home from my RV, generally this is line of sight. You would not need a cable modem, the typical setup is a tp link hard wired directly to a Host (laptop, or pc something with a network connector) or to a router at the destination. The router can then provide wifi to the local destination area. Think of it this way: the tp-link boosts the reception and transmission capacity of your destination device, but it ain't magic. 600 feet across a big empty parking lot, no problem. Between two buildings with no obstructions, no problem. Ground level with trees, it might work, but don't be surprised if it doesn't. With the situation as you describe it, you would only need one
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I'm not sure. Interesting application, so the whole network could access the drive, but I think you'd have to reach out to the manufacturer for that one.
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I haven't tried this but as long as your PC is setup for video sharing, it should work. I can see my home network when setting up the dongle.
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Yes, if you configure it properly. Sounds like you would use the 'client' mode which makes the D-Link act as a wireless connection point for a wired Ethernet device.
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Sorry Pinebear. it sounds like it might be a good idea tho.. not sure.. we only use it for our house WiFi...that's not a great help but i didn't want to ignore the question...
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Yes.I brought this camping and set it up to repeat the WiFi in the office, worked pretty good, easy to setup. Had to reboot from time to time, maybe due to the fact it was sitting in the sun all day, and in the dew all night lok
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Hi Jason, I am pretty sure it cannot to use it as an access point because I believe they need to be paired to act as one anttenna, per se. You may wish to contact their support team to confirm since I am not absolutely certain.