Q. The SBG6580 is my cable modem/router/wireless access point. I'm trying to connect the WAP54G to the SBG6580 and the WRE54G to either the WAP54G or SBG6580. I've changed the two Linksys devices to use the 192.168.0.x IP and I have the wireless settings configured to the same SSID and channel. I've tried various security configurations as well as no security, but nothing
seems to work. Which MAC IDs do I need to have in the SBG6580 and WAP54G? I'm also reading some things that say that I need to call Motorola to use the SBG6580 as a bridge. I don't think that's what I'm trying to do since the SBG6580 is the central point of my network. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks!
@K, Yes. Wireless was set up using the CD. I can connect wirelessly just fine from all my wireless devices except for the Linksys network devices. Basically, I just need to know which devices need the MAC IDs entered to make the Linksys devices work as a wireless bridge to the SBG6580. Thanks.
seems to work. Which MAC IDs do I need to have in the SBG6580 and WAP54G? I'm also reading some things that say that I need to call Motorola to use the SBG6580 as a bridge. I don't think that's what I'm trying to do since the SBG6580 is the central point of my network. Please correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks!
@K, Yes. Wireless was set up using the CD. I can connect wirelessly just fine from all my wireless devices except for the Linksys network devices. Basically, I just need to know which devices need the MAC IDs entered to make the Linksys devices work as a wireless bridge to the SBG6580. Thanks.
A. Well the first question is was the SBG6580 set up for wireless using the cd?
Check the link below for an informative discussion. I hope it helps you to some degree.
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Mac Addressing:
I am assuming your SBG6580 is "the first in line" with the cable connection and in behind it are the two Linksys devices and you want the Linksys router as a bridge (confused by this but see link #4).
Putting the Mac ID's on 2 devices (cable SB and router) should work fine, wired Mac address for the appropriate machine(s) and wireless Mac addresses for wireless devices or both. (The Mac addresses are different for a single computer and change dependent upon if the connection is wired or wireless.Same is true with other devices such as the Linksys router. [IE: with 3 machines you will have 6 addresses wired and wireless]. I suppose you may or may not know this.)
You can if you prefer only identify by mac address to the appropriate router what is strictly wired and what is strictly wireless. In effect if you identify both wired and wireless address for one computer but its ongoing connection is only wireless, it simply means a wired address specified is not used but authorized to connect.
For strictly wired device only address needed is mac address that pertains to anything that stays wired...computers and/or router. Devices connecting wireless to the Linksys router can be identified to it by Mac addressing as well. Also if any wireless device such as a laptop that may be connected wired or wireless at various time, both Mac addresses for a laptop would need to setup for the device to which it will be wired.
Staying with the 3 machines example, all three have to be assigned within your network isp addressing layout and as identified in the SBG6580 (again assuming it is the 1st in line connecting to the actual cable coming into the location). Don't forget to identify the router with Mac address to the SBG6580. The extender has no Mac filtering and is a bridge in and of itself to the Linksys router from what I've read. Assuming it has a mac address, which I think it may but not certain, identify it to the Linksys router.
Bridging:
I found an older article about bridging the two Linksys devices and updating firmware was part of the solution. I'm posting the article below as it may help you with the bridging issue. I also found a page with instructions for bridging one of the Linksys then ran into this one and as it is about issues with the same 2 Linksys devices..it's just an older article though maybe it will help.
And for good measure check out the tech blog #3 link below another older article. I'm hoping to find something more current.
How to bridge WRE54G link #4
I think this will help all together and makes sense...just keep in mind all computers and router have Mac addresses and need to be identified with wired or wireless OR wired and wireless. Apologies this is so long and I've probably said the same thing several different ways though I hope doing so helps in some way.
Check the link below for an informative discussion. I hope it helps you to some degree.
**edit**
Mac Addressing:
I am assuming your SBG6580 is "the first in line" with the cable connection and in behind it are the two Linksys devices and you want the Linksys router as a bridge (confused by this but see link #4).
Putting the Mac ID's on 2 devices (cable SB and router) should work fine, wired Mac address for the appropriate machine(s) and wireless Mac addresses for wireless devices or both. (The Mac addresses are different for a single computer and change dependent upon if the connection is wired or wireless.Same is true with other devices such as the Linksys router. [IE: with 3 machines you will have 6 addresses wired and wireless]. I suppose you may or may not know this.)
You can if you prefer only identify by mac address to the appropriate router what is strictly wired and what is strictly wireless. In effect if you identify both wired and wireless address for one computer but its ongoing connection is only wireless, it simply means a wired address specified is not used but authorized to connect.
For strictly wired device only address needed is mac address that pertains to anything that stays wired...computers and/or router. Devices connecting wireless to the Linksys router can be identified to it by Mac addressing as well. Also if any wireless device such as a laptop that may be connected wired or wireless at various time, both Mac addresses for a laptop would need to setup for the device to which it will be wired.
Staying with the 3 machines example, all three have to be assigned within your network isp addressing layout and as identified in the SBG6580 (again assuming it is the 1st in line connecting to the actual cable coming into the location). Don't forget to identify the router with Mac address to the SBG6580. The extender has no Mac filtering and is a bridge in and of itself to the Linksys router from what I've read. Assuming it has a mac address, which I think it may but not certain, identify it to the Linksys router.
Bridging:
I found an older article about bridging the two Linksys devices and updating firmware was part of the solution. I'm posting the article below as it may help you with the bridging issue. I also found a page with instructions for bridging one of the Linksys then ran into this one and as it is about issues with the same 2 Linksys devices..it's just an older article though maybe it will help.
And for good measure check out the tech blog #3 link below another older article. I'm hoping to find something more current.
How to bridge WRE54G link #4
I think this will help all together and makes sense...just keep in mind all computers and router have Mac addresses and need to be identified with wired or wireless OR wired and wireless. Apologies this is so long and I've probably said the same thing several different ways though I hope doing so helps in some way.
Router Firmware Updating prolem? WRT54G.?
Q. Ok, So first things first. I look at the back on my Linksys router and it says its WAP54G v3.1, but when I type in 192.168.1.1 and login, it says its a WRT54G. Next, my firmware is only 1.01 and there are plenty of updates for both types of router... But no luck in loading it?
A. I have Linksys on my Mother's and Mother-in-Law's computers and they work fine. The best thing to do is go to the Linksys web site and they have a live person that you can chat with that can help you.
Why can't I access the web based setup on my WAP54G linksys wireless access point?
Q. I have tried holding down reset button for 30 seconds and then trying to access the web based set up via IP 192.168.1.245 with no luck... Yes I have connected my computer directly to the access point via ethernet cable... Once again I have tried the ip in the manual 192.168.1.245 and that does not work and resetting does not work either...
The manual clearly states the above ip as the access point address.
Is there a way to update the firmware without access to the setup?
The manual clearly states the above ip as the access point address.
Is there a way to update the firmware without access to the setup?
A. Are you sure it is 192.168.1.245? Usually it is 192.168.1.1 or I could even see it being 192.168.1.254. Also some routers disallow admin access from a wireless connection, so try a wired connection instead. Hope that helps!
Connection 2 routers wirelessly?
Q. My question is i have linksys wrt54g wireless router and linksys wrtp54g wireless router is there an anyway to connect these together? 1st router is connected to internet and wired to my pc and second router will be downstairs hardwired to my second pc but i want second pc to connect internet wirelessly thru my first router which is upstairs. Is this possible can second router be step up in a way so it access to internet thru first router and my second pc can get access to internet thru that second router. I know its kinda confusing but i searched for access point answer but couldnt really figure out if anyone out there has this knowledge and can guide me thru this problem i would appreciate it. Ty
A. Unless you can set the second router in "AP Client" or "WDS" mode, they will not talk to each other wirelessly.
There are some third party routers that can do those modes, but most box-store routers cannot.
Linksys does make a AP Client box, called a WAP54G.
I use:
https://www.demarctech.com/products/reliawave-rwr/rwr-hpg-i.htm
There are others on Ebay most of the time that look similar, just make sure they support AP Client, WDS, or bridging modes. Those are key words that mean the router is quite flexible.
I've seen people convert the wrt54g with third-party firmware (DD-WRT) that can make it work like a AP Client. Not sure about the other model.
There are some third party routers that can do those modes, but most box-store routers cannot.
Linksys does make a AP Client box, called a WAP54G.
I use:
https://www.demarctech.com/products/reliawave-rwr/rwr-hpg-i.htm
There are others on Ebay most of the time that look similar, just make sure they support AP Client, WDS, or bridging modes. Those are key words that mean the router is quite flexible.
I've seen people convert the wrt54g with third-party firmware (DD-WRT) that can make it work like a AP Client. Not sure about the other model.
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