How do I bridge Ethernet to Wi-Fi?

Hey there,
What kind of gear am I looking at if I want to set up a local hotspot, assuming my only way into the web is through an Ethernet jack?
I need to get my phone online, and from what I’ve gathered, trying to force a standard network card to broadcast a Wi-Fi signal is pretty much a pipe dream—I saw one of those DIY tutorials online once, but the comment section was basically just a graveyard of failed attempts and skepticism.

Do I really have to shell out for some massive, bulky Wi-Fi router, or is there a tiny little "travel" access point out there where I can just plug in the Ethernet cable and call it a day?

It all depends on how much you actually know about computers or electronics. If you're clueless, just check if your Comcast allows you to swap out that router for something with a better Wi-Fi range.

The thing is, I don't really have a traditional "ISP." I’m working out on a ship where the internet is just provided via an Ethernet cable... no Wi-Fi whatsoever. And since I am a massive couch potato after pulling a 12-hour shift, I’d much rather just crash in bed and surf on my phone. Plus, I have this nagging feeling that the connection might actually feel snappier on my mobile than on my laptop.

So, my only real move is to set up some kind of local setup in my cabin to broadcast that connection as a Wi-Fi signal...

I think I just need a basic, straightforward router, right?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NetGear-WNCE...-/271604074546

I think I’ve pretty much answered your question right 😁
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/?naziv=access-po...kl=053.509.193

I’d probably go this route instead. The conditions aren't exactly perfect for cheap, low-end electronics, so I’d dump a bit more cash into better gear...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WLAN-Router-...item35b200f0fc

Have you ever given this a shot? It worked wonders for me when I was trying to get everything running smoothly http://www.howtogeek.com/112050/how-...-access-point/. It’s a bit like finding that one specific setting on your router that finally makes the whole network sing rather than just stuttering along.

mistydrifter82 said:The thing is, I don't really have a "provider." I'm working out on a ship where they just give us an Ethernet connection... there's zero Wi-Fi. Since I'm basically a total sloth after pulling a 12-hour shift, I'd much rather just crash in bed and scroll on my phone. Plus, I've got this hunch that the connection might actually feel "faster" on my mobile than on my laptop..

So, my only real move is to set up some kind of local router in my cabin to broadcast that connection as Wi-Fi...

Using Wi-Fi is probably just gonna be way slower... there's no way it'll beat a hardwired LAN cable.