Re: wireless network / ethernet bridge question
"Mike Walsh" <spamscks@netrox.net> wrote in message
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>
> It seems that I was wrong about not being able to use the normal access
> point. I had thought that to use the bridge feature both routers had to be
> configured for bridge mode. According to the manual only the router
> connected to the imac would have the switch set in the bridge position.
> The router connected to the DSL would be set in the auto (normal)
> position, and would act as a normal wireless access point.
> I think any wireless router connected to the DSL would probably work with
> the Buffalo configured as a bridge, but Buffalo will not tell you that. I
> would still go with two Buffalo routers because they work well and they
> would be easier to configure to get them to work together.
>
> Pete wrote:
>>
>> > It will work, but you should be aware that if you use the wireless port
>> > for a bridge it will not be available for use as a normal wireless
>> > access
>> > point.
>>
>> That shouldn't be a problema as I can use the other router that's
>> connected
>> to the cable modem for that right?
>>
>> Thanks mike you have been a great help
>>
>> regards
>>
>> Pete
>
> --
> Mike Walsh
> West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A.
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