04-23-2008, 09:21 PM
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 Re: Linksys + Netgear + Win98se
ps56k wrote:
> Pen wrote:
>> jpsga wrote:
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I acquired a old Linksys BEFW11S4 router. The plan was to create an
>>> access point on my ad-hoc (wired) network that has been operational
>>> for several years.
>>>
>>> I stumbled around trying to configure the old router with little
>>> success. I did get an RF link going and the NetGear 311 Adaptor
>>> communicates with the old router.The 311 is in Win98SE machine.
>>>
>>> The question is: Can I use this old router as a WAP?
>>>
>>> Observation and/or comments appreciated.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>>
>> Get the docs here;
>> http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satel...ypage=download
>>
>> That router is wireless B only, therefore slow but should be usable
>> as an access point if you can live with the slow speed. Configure it
>> wired though.
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> The router/AP should be fine - and as far as the speed;
> #1 - What do you have for your Internet connection ?
> #2 - Do you currently use your wired network for file sharing,
> printing, etc ?
>
> the problem may be with the Win98se + Netgear 311
> Which "311" model do you have ? http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adap...rs/WG311T.aspx
or this http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adap...ers/WG311.aspx
> not sure what your problem is - you didn't really expand....
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> Does the "311" adapter appear to be working,
> and show up in Win98se Device Manager ?
> Where did you get Win98se drivers ?
>
> Does the PC "see" the SSID from the router/AP ?  |