From the Manufacturer
The SMC2582W-B is a wireless Ethernet Bridge that lets you make any wired Ethernet-equipped device part of your wireless network. In the office, you can use the SMC2582W-B to convert your Ethernet-wired printers, scanners, and notebook and desktop computers into wireless networked devices. At home, you can use the SMC2582W-B to connect computers, game consoles, and set-top boxes to your wireless network to share your high-speed network connection. Best of all, the SMC2582W-B is completely driver-free, so it works on any platform and under any operating system right out of the box. Just attach your device to the SMC2582W-B, configure the network settings through your Web browser, and youre up and running. You can also use the SMC2582W-B as a "cable-less cable" to connect remote areas in your company (such as between the Shipping and Receiving departments) or at home (such as between a home office and the kitchen). With the SMC2582W-B in one location and another one (or an SMC wireless Access Point) in another location, you're connected with no cabling hassles.
Product Description
Designed to connect two or more separated Local Area Networks (usually located in different buildings), the new SMC EliteConnect¿ Wireless Bridge is the easiest alternative to a traditional wired network. It delivers high data rate and allows personnel in a corporate campus environment to access all local and remote network resources.