I'm looking for a solution to connect my device, which only has an Ethernet port, to WiFi since it doesn't have built-in WiFi. Essentially, I need an adapter that can receive WiFi and then send the connection through an Ethernet cable to my device. I want to avoid running a cable across the room. Does such an adapter exist?
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What you're looking for is often referred to as a Wireless Bridge. Many modern travel routers can do this quite effectively, and older routers can also be repurposed to serve the same function. Just be cautious about potential latency issues with certain setups, particularly if you're using a WiFi extender.
You can definitely find wireless bridges that serve this purpose. Some brands like Buffalo used to make solid options, and many access points today can be configured to work as a bridge.
You could try using a Raspberry Pi for this too. Just plug a Wi-Fi dongle into the Pi, set it up to connect to your WiFi, and then configure it to bridge the connection to the Ethernet port. It's a versatile solution!
That makes sense! I just want to avoid any lag, especially for streaming.