Bridging PLUS Wireless Client Connections I thought I almost had the solution to my wireless network configuration
when I read the Reference Manual for the Netgear WG302 ...but no ...upon
careful reading it appeared that I didn't.
What I have: A Cable Modem in my basement connected to a simple Netgear
router that has 8 Ethernet ports on it. I also have some computer systems
attached to the ports on the router. Upstairs, I have an Ethernet switch to
which I have several systems attached. I have a LAN cable that goes from my
router in my basement to my upstairs switch. The cable is strung up the
stairs and is draped across the floor (very ugly).
What I want: Two wireless units (I don't know which two yet), one to be
placed in my basement and one to be placed beside my switch and computer
equipment upstairs. I want to create a wireless bridge, connecting my LAN
downstairs to my LAN upstairs. BUT, IN ADDITION, I want to be able to
establish wireless client connections to either the wireless unit in the
basement or the wireless unit upstairs, or both.
Can anyone suggest an Access Point or Bridge that will do what I want.
Essentially, I want a "AccessPoint/Bridge" that can bridge LANs and can also
simultaneously behave like an Access Point.
Thank you,
Neil
Salem, MA USA |