Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> On 26 Sep 2005 19:45:25 -0700, bwadamson@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> I have two wireless routers.
>
> Model numbers please?
> Hardware version also.
> If WRT54G and alternative firmware, name and version.
>
>> One is connected as normal,
>
> I'll assume that "normal" means setup as a DSL or cable modem router.
>
>> but I want to
>> extend my range with the other one (i.e. turn it into an access point).
>
> Easy but I don't think that's what you really want to do. See below.
>
>> How do I do it (please tell it step by step, as I have noooo idea at
>> this point)? Do I have to set up a static IP address? The product says
>> it is capable of being a wireless access point, but the Linksys website
>> doesn't tell you how to set it up. Some websites say that I have to
>> have the access point plugged into an ethernet cable in order to get
>> the wireless access point...this kind of defeats the purpose.
>
> Oh-oh. I presume that you're trying to setup the 2nd router as a WDS
> repeater. It's not clear, but I read between the lines that you do
> NOT wish to run a cable between the two boxes. If your mystery
> Linksys routers are WRT54G this can be done using WDS. Instructions:
>
> http://www.linksysinfo.org/modules.p...showpage&pid=7
>
> If you DO want to run a cable, and don't want to deal with WDS, or
> your mystery Linksys router is not a WRT54G, then you can setup the
> 2nd router as an access point by:
> 1. Change the IP address of the 2nd router to 192.168.1.2. The idea
> is to not duplicate the IP address of the first router.
> 2. Optionally set the SSID and encryption keys to the same on both
> routers.
> 3. Ignore the WAN port. The WAN port is not used.
> 4. Turn OFF the DHCP server on the 2nd router.
> 5. Connect a cable between one LAN port on the first router, to a LAN
> port on the 2nd router. You may need a crossover cable. Make sure
> the front panel light are correct for the ports when you plug in the
> cable.

Jeff, you say "may need a crossover cable". When and when not do you need a
crossover cable for this type setup? Might one not know until inspecting the
"front panel light"?