Many broadband routers provide wireless networking (Wi-Fi) for everyday home networking - allowing you to connect laptops, smartphones, and other devices.

However, some equipment - such as Fetch TV set top boxes, or VoIP telephone adapters - may be unable to use your router's Wi-Fi as it is unsuitable. A solution to this is to use a Wireless Bridge to connect these devices.

In other cases you may need to locate a computer where your router's Wi-Fi signal may not be strong enough due to distance, interference, or thick walls. In these situations, consider either a Wireless Bridge, Powerline Adapters, or professional cabling.

Wireless Bridge

The iiNet Labs Wireless Bridge units offer style with a simple plug-and-play connection. Connect one to your Fetch TV set top box and the other to your broadband router using the supplied Ethernet cables. Power them up and they create a "bridge" between the two devices without expensive rewiring or running Ethernet cables through your home.

The iiNet Labs Wireless Bridge can also wirelessly connect any device with an Ethernet interface: desktop computers, set top boxes, gaming consoles, VoIP adapters, and more. It's as simple as that!

Key Features:

We have selected the iiNet Labs Wireless Bridge units for their ease of use, performance, and Fetch TV support. Key features include:

• Performance: Point-to-Multipoint with up to eight different concurrent HD streams via the 300Mbps Wi-Fi 5GHz 802.11n.
• Easy to Use: Plug it in, and (if required) press a button on each unit - job done!
• Informative: Each unit has easily visible LED displays showing power, Ethernet, wireless, and video link quality.
• Security: WPA2 (AES) encryption ensures the security of your data between the units.
• Web Interface: HTTP-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) management system if you feel the need to tinker.
• Warranty: Includes Internode's 24-month fast replacement warranty.

Pricing and Availability

The iiNet Labs Wireless Bridge is available now via the Internode online store. You can also order an iiNet Labs Wireless Bridge when you sign up for Fetch TV.

Each box contains a pair of Wireless Bridge units, a pair of Ethernet cables, a pair of power adapters, and a quick start guide, all for the recommended retail price of $119.

Order now from Internode for just $119 plus delivery.

Connecting a Fetch TV set top box to your network with an iiNet Labs Wireless Bridge

Powerline Adapters

The NetComm NP204 Powerline Adapter is a pair of "plug pack" devices which transmit Ethernet signals over your internal AC power cabling - allowing you to connect remote equipment to your broadband router.

The Adapters come in a pack of two units that plug into normal 240V AC power outlets. Simply connect one to your broadband router using the supplied Ethernet cable, and plug it into a power outlet. Connect the second Powerline Adapter to a power outlet in another room, and connect your chosen device - a desktop computer, set top box, gaming console, or VoIP adapter - to the Powerline Adapter with the second Ethernet cable.

Key Features:

The NetComm NP204 Powerline Adapter has a number of key features, including:

• Performance: Supports the HomePlug AV200 Mbps standard (typical data rates realised in an average home are in the range of 20 to 30 Mbps).
• Filtered AC: Instead of consuming your power outlet, the NP204 has AC pass-through - simply plug your equipment's power cord into the unit for a noise-filtered AC power supply.
• Easy to Use: Plug it in and press the "simple connect" button on each unit - job done!
• Compact: Each adapter is just 100mm x 55mm x 47 mm and weighs in at 165 grams, with a modest power consumption of 3.4 watts.
• Security: 128-bit AES encryption ensures the security of your data between the adapters.
• Extended Warranty: All NetComm equipment sold by Internode includes a 12-month warranty, with an additional 12 months warranty available at no extra charge by registering online after purchase.

Further technical information is available from the manufacturer's website.

Pricing and Availability

The NetComm NP204 Powerline Adapters are available now, via the Internode online store. You can also order a set when you sign up for Fetch TV.

Each box contains a pair of Powerline Adapters, a pair of Ethernet cables, and a quick start guide, all for the recommended retail price of $149.95.

Order now from Internode for just $135 plus delivery.

Connecting a Fetch TV set top box to your network with a NetComm NP204 Powerline Adapter

Cabling

Another solution is to arrange a professional cabler to install Ethernet cabling into your desired locations, which is an excellent long-term solution. However, this may be expensive, and can be inflexible if you decide to relocate your equipment afterwards. Re-cabling a house is also a problem if you are renting!