Best way to Wireless Network?

[volume3k]

I recently got a laptop with a wireless modem and want to connect it to the wired router downstairs. I want to do it on the cheap so I can avoid buying a wireless router. Is there any other way that I can get the laptop online without cables?

I saw a wireless USB data transfer thing in a shop recently dont know if they have anything to do with Networking, a USB option from the laptop to the router would be handy.

Thanks

 

[DelJo63]

A wireless connection will always be slower than a cabled connection, regardless
of the USB -- the radio send/recv (wireless) becomes the limitation.

USB thruput specs are applicable to wired connections, eg system <-> HD
or even system <-> WiFi adaptor, but the WiFi <- ... radio ... -> laptop will
thwart the thruput.

 

[foozy]

So you want to connect your laptop, without wires, to a router that can't transmit a wireless signal?

That's got me stumped. If you live in the city theres almost always wireless within range, though.

 

[Nodsu]

You have to buy something

If you don't want a wireless router, get a wireless access point instead. Wireless routers tend to be even cheaper than dedicated APs though.
Or, if you want to be really hip, get a wireless ethernet bridge set ($2000 )

Really, the cheapest way is some 30-50 feet of cable