Networking - does a bridge need to be connected to an ethernet cable or does it stand alone in the network?

Working on getting my Computer #2 (in another building) connected to the network via wireless. Placed the modem up higher %26amp; that increased the signal to about 50%. Message on Computer #2 states that it is connected to the network, but the internet cannot be found. Do I need a "bridge" - and can you explain how a Bridge hooks up (wirelessly? or ethernet?)

Networking - does a bridge need to be connected to an ethernet cable or does it stand alone in the network?
if u r connected to network properly then no need for a bridge. just try out to ping the network frist. may be ur system only showing signals but not connected yet to network. it is type of security issue!!!chk it out frist





if u able to connect to network then just chk ur gateway and dns entry and chk for firewall and proxy settings also if u not getting any response for internet.
Reply:If computer 2 can see the network, then you don't need a bridge, the connection is made.


It's probably a configuration issue on either the router or computer 2... make sure the security is set up correctly, and such
Reply:Can be several things.





1. If you are using an external WiFi device, log into it and see if it can connect ping devices on the other side.


2. If this is an internal device, see what IP address you are getting. Are you getting an address on your network? Can you get to other internal resources? If not, you likely have an addressing problem.





A bridge does nothing more than link to network segements. Essentially, it's an ethernet switch with only two ports. Not used much anymore since the price of ethernet switches came down.





It would really help answer your question better if you posted the specifics on what kind of equipment you are using, the IP address assignments (is it DHCP or static), etc.