Re: Two WAPs connected by cable for roaming?

On Sep 9, 12:34 pm, al_erola <al_erola.2wn...@no-
mx.wirelessforums.org> wrote:
> I have CAT5 cable running to first and second story rooms in the house.
> As laptops, PDA's and maybe VOIP have come into more use, I want to
> improve the coverage.
>
> Here's what I have:
> 1. an old WRT54GS v.1 that cannot handle DHCP routing and gateway
> services properly, but does still work as a WAP. I have SVEASOFT
> Talisman installed. Host name - SVEASOFT, IP 192.168.1.2
> 2. a new Linksys WRT54GS v.7 that broadcasts a strong signal but has
> limited functionality because of the OS. Host name WRT54GS, IP
> 192.168.1.1
> 3. cable modem and hubs.
>
> My requirements:
> 1. Use WRT54GS as the gateway, DHCP, firewall and router so that it can
> cover the downstairs and support desktops and server.
> 2. Connect SVEASOFT to WRT54GS as a repeater/AP/client-bridge (what
> ever is available in the software)
> 3. I would like to use the same ESSID for both and the same WPA shared
> key for both and have them on the same 192.168.1.x network. This would
> allow roaming with devices.
>
> There is little mention of how to do this with cable, although I think
> it would be preferable to using WDS. I may not be able to do it because
> of roaming is not supported.
>
> What I've tried while using the same ESSID and WPA shared key:
> 1. If I set up SVEASOFT as a Repeater and disable internet access and
> connect it to WRT54GS for gateway, the network throughput degrades.
> 2. If I set up SVEASOFT as an ACCESS POINT and use WRT54GS as the
> gateway, the network throughput degrades.
>
> After two days of Googling, I'm asking for suggestions.
>
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