Wi-Fi from an Ethernet wall outlet? Solved

Question

Hello,
I am a student and I live at the CROUS. The internet provider is Neo, and it only offers a wired connection. We connect to the wall with a regular Ethernet cable and link it to the PC. No box.
The thing is, I’m a bit tired of having a 10m cable lying around everywhere to connect my netbook.

So my question is: Is there a way, using a transmitting device for example, to turn this wired connection into a WiFi network (secured with a password, of course)?
I’ve seen that there are powerline adapters, but since I don’t have a box and I’m not familiar with the electrical system in the building, I’m not sure if this solution is feasible.

Thanks in advance,
Quitusais

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Thomas-wwe · Accepted Answer

I am in the same situation as you, I found this:
https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B001FWYGJS/sr=1-3/qid=1384010716/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&qid=1384010716&seller=&sr=1-3
I am going to order it, hoping it works!

Stéph! · Answer

Hello,  You need a Wi-Fi access point that connects to your wall socket. But you might experience some loss....

brupala · Answer

Hello,it's the basic use of a wifi access point...Look for a wifi access point at your favorite seller.PS,there won't be any losses.the wifi network will probably always be at a higher speed than your internet connection.and ... There you go!

ThEBiShOp · Answer

This type of equipment:  https://www.amazon.fr/D-Link-DIR-600-Routeur-Wireless-int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9s/dp/B002GHTJ2U/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1380286274&sr=8-6&keywords=routeur+wifi

ibkam89 · Answer

Hi! Indeed, a simple AP (wifi router) will do the trick. As brupala said, you won't experience any loss as long as you stay within the range of your AP! Soon your long 10m cable will be good for the trash! lol!
Happy configuring!

Quitusais · Answer

Problem solved!
A little router at €20 works indeed perfectly! I bought the same one as Thomas-wwe, thanks to him and Brupala because, indeed, the connection is not just equivalent but better!
You can also connect your phone at the same time as the computer. All benefits then!
The network is secured by a key located under the router, which I guess can be modified if needed.

Note: In my case, the router was considered as a connected computer and since the connection is limited to one PC (what a joke...) I called my ISP explaining the situation and they fixed the issue in 5 minutes.

If you are in the same situation as me, don't hesitate!

Quitusais · Answer

Problem solved, see my post at the bottom of the page. Thanks to Brupala and Thomas, and others! Long live CCM!

Wi-Fi from an Ethernet wall outlet?

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