Complicated Network Question

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  1. Knuck1ez

    Knuck1ez Regular member

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    Ok, I have a verizon FIOS modem hooked up to a belkin wireless N router that is downstairs. Im currently up stairs and get internet through a USB adapter that connects to the Belkin router downstairs.

    I got a second computer I want to get internet with but the USB adapter is incompatable with it (Windows 7 64-Bit) Sooooo.. How can I use a second router (Upstairs) to connect to the first router (downstairs) wirelessly, so I can use an ethernet cable on the second PC with 64-Bit? I know this is alot but I'd rather not have to buy a new adapter when I know routers can act as bridges to each other for free.
    Thanks
     
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    Depending on what router you have upstairs, you might be able to put it into access point mode (almsot all have this functionality, but some will not be an access point to the cat5 ports).
     
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    You know, I cant really find the second router I listed. What would be a good choice to extend the range thats not too expensive.
    thanks
     

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