Two Wi-Fi Routers at one time?

[Didu50]

Well, I can't convince my Parents to run WEP on their Wireless router so My DS cant go online

IS it possible if I bought a cheap little router, ran it Unprotected? Would it really Hog the bandwidth or would it be okay? Is It Possible?

 

[Veho]

You could buy a cheap router and connect it to the existing router via cable. It would only take up as much bandwidth as the DS uses, and that's not a lot. However, since anyone can connect to the unsecure hotspot, someone could get on and leech your internets. Either set up a MAC addres access control or simply unplug the unsecure router when you're not playing the DS.

Or, you could get a wireless USB dongle, plug it into a computer, set it up as a hotspot and connect the DS to it. It's slightly cheaper, but your computer has to be on while you're playing.

 

[Pyrmon]

That's what I do to get my DS on Wi-FI

But I unplug the ethernet cable from the second router after I'm done using it, just in case.

 

[Didu50]

hmm. Any Cheap routers out there? Right now I have a WRT54G I think Linksys Router. Its Wireless G

 

[gifi4]

I've got a $30-$50 belkin router that I use my ds, mobile and ps3 on and it works perfectly.

 

[Maz7006]

if im not mistaken you can make your laptop into a wireless access pt somehow

(im considering that you have a laptop here) .. google has the answers.

if not then yes buying some chepo router, and just getting a network cable between the current one will be enough

 

[trumpet-205]

You can, however you must make sure both Wi-Fi are running on different channel. Preferably either 1,6, or 11.

 

[Didu50]

But are there any Truly Dirt Cheap Routers that still work? I'm talking about Under 35 Region. I'm Pretty Tight on Cash Right now, since theres no Lawns to mow.

 

[trumpet-205]

Here is one that is only $17, that is if you are cool with ebay and refurbished product.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Refurb-Netgear-WGR614-...=item35acff0ffa

Also another refurbished for $28,
http://cgi.ebay.com/LINKSYS-WRT54G2-WIRELE...=item1c14e8e37a

Make sure both Wi-Fi run on different channel. Preferably either 1,6, or 11 (eliminate the chance of frequency overlap).

 

[jefffisher]

i use a trendnet router i got for $10 of buy.com a few years ago still works great for everything i cant find any that cheap anymore but this one looks decent and affordable
http://www.buy.com/prod/trendnet-tew-651br.../213717853.html

 

[mad567]

Well for me when i want to play online with the ds.....I have a bookmark on my ipod touch from my routers adress...And with one click i change the router from WPA2 to WPE.......And here we go i can play online and then turn on the wpa security again

 

[trumpet-205]

In reality, unless you have a hacker living near vicinity, WEP works fine. It is not like everyday people will hack WEP.

 

[mad567]

In reality, unless you havea hacker living near vicinity, WEP works fine. It is not like everyday people will hack WEP.

Yeah i think that tha kind of security is only for those tha live in cities.......or in the downtown..

 

[Didu50]

lol, That linksys router you posted, is the exact same one im running, albeit it was 50 from BB. Do I need to buy any cables if I bought the Net gear one?

 

[trumpet-205]

You need to ask seller about that. It only says it does NOT come with MANUAL and SOFTWARE.

 

[Didu50]

Well, I dont really need Software since im only running a DSI on it. And here is another Question:
Since Im hooking up this router to the other router, they are on the same network. If someone hacked onto the UNprotected one, would they also gain access to the Main router and Control the whole network?

 

[Hakoda]

Well, I dont really need Software since im only running a DSI on it. And here is another Question:
Since Im hooking up this router to the other router, they are on the same network. If someone hacked onto the UNprotected one, would they also gain access to the Main router and Control the whole network?

I wouldn't think so as the main one is encrypted probably has a firewall.

 

[playallday]

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[h0ser81]

You could throw dd-wrt on the router and with that custom firmware, set up a second virtual access point running WEP just for your DS. This is my setup. WRT-54GS running DD-WRT with on AP set up for my PCs using WPA2 for security and a second virtual AP set up for the DS using WEP for security.

 

[playallday]

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