Solved: Home Office Wireless/Wired Networking

[simm]

Could someone help me here? Here's my dilemma:

I need to connect my work laptop via Ethernet. Wireless causes problems with my secure connection to a corporate network (think remote login).

See the diagrams below of what I have now, and what I need.

Would these work?
TRENDnet TEW-650AP Wireless Access Point:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833156295
Rosewill RC-405X 10/100Mbps 5-Port Switch 5 x RJ45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166034

 

[TerryNet]

Those devices should work as you intend them to. But you'll still be using the same wireless network so I can't predict whether 'Wireless causes problems" would be improved. What problems?

 

[simm]

Thanks TerryNet for the reply. My problems occur from using the built-in wireless on the laptop I believe. My remote login client keeps retrying to connect, but intermittently works. Connecting the laptop directly with Ethernet (Internet > Router > Laptop) keeps me connected. The distance between Home Computer (by the router) and Work Laptop or Work Computer is too far for a reasonable cable connection. I'm not entirely sure that bridging the connection with wireless would resurrect the issues, however. Any thoughts?

 

[TerryNet]

Is it only the remote login client that has any problem, or is the problem that your wireless connection keeps dropping or severely slowing? If the latter please attach a screen shot of the Networks page of the Xirrus Wi-Fi Inspector. Identify your network if it is not obvious.

Do you have any wireless problems with the "Work Computer"?

 

[simm]

The wireless connection is great...never drops or 'slows'. Work Computer connects perfectly fine and stays that way. The only issues I have occasionally are low signal (distance, obstructions, etc.).

Thanks so much for your assistance TerryNet - you have been most helpful!! I think I will go ahead and order those parts.

 

[TerryNet]

You're welcome. Let us know how the new stuff works for you.

 

[simm]

Will do. Thanks, and Merry Christmas!!