Q. What i want to do is hardwire the WRT54G and use the WAP54G wireless.
A. Well, I assume that just using an Ethernet cable is out of the question. You seem to imply you mean, "Wirelessly."
If you want to make the WRT54G into a bridge (a box that converts wireless to wired), then I don't think you can do it with the standard firmware.
However, there's still hope! You should go look at OpenWRT. It's a custom firmware you can install on your WRT54G that will open up client mode support. That way you can connect to your other WiFi network and provide yourself with some wired ports for computers in that room.
I believe there's even a repeater mode that will help to extend your WiFi signal.
If you want to make the WRT54G into a bridge (a box that converts wireless to wired), then I don't think you can do it with the standard firmware.
However, there's still hope! You should go look at OpenWRT. It's a custom firmware you can install on your WRT54G that will open up client mode support. That way you can connect to your other WiFi network and provide yourself with some wired ports for computers in that room.
I believe there's even a repeater mode that will help to extend your WiFi signal.
Does anyone know how to set up a Linksys WAP54g Access Point to act as a repeater from a Linksys WRT54G?
Q.
A. Firstly you need to check for compatibility. A WAP54G will only repeat WRT54G with firmware 2.02.7 or higher. Also WAP54G will not repeat WRT54G V5.
Goto www.linksys.com/download for the latest firmwares.
Setup:
1. Login to the router (Default IP is 192.168.1.1, password : admin) and note the Wireless Mac-Address under the Status->Wireless TAB.
2. Also get the WEP key if any and disabled MAC-Address filter under the Wireless TAB.
3.Connect the WAP54G to the WRT54G and login to it (Default IP is 192.168.1.245, password : admin).
4. Set the AP Mode to Wireless Repeater and type in the Mac-Address in the Box (Remote Access Point's LAN MAC Address) adjacent to it. ( This is the addr you got from the routers Status->Wireless Tab). You dont have to type the colons. Just type in the numbers and letters.
5. On the WAP54G's setup page match the WEP settings with that of the Router. You have an option to set a different network name (SSID) on the WAP54G.
6. After you save your settings, unplug the WAP54G from the Router and Restart the device (unplug and replug the power cable - DO NOT TOUCH THE RESET BUTTON).
For screenshots and step by step instruction, visit www.linksys.com/kb : Type 231 in the search box and select AnswerID for the "Search By" field and click search.
Goto www.linksys.com/download for the latest firmwares.
Setup:
1. Login to the router (Default IP is 192.168.1.1, password : admin) and note the Wireless Mac-Address under the Status->Wireless TAB.
2. Also get the WEP key if any and disabled MAC-Address filter under the Wireless TAB.
3.Connect the WAP54G to the WRT54G and login to it (Default IP is 192.168.1.245, password : admin).
4. Set the AP Mode to Wireless Repeater and type in the Mac-Address in the Box (Remote Access Point's LAN MAC Address) adjacent to it. ( This is the addr you got from the routers Status->Wireless Tab). You dont have to type the colons. Just type in the numbers and letters.
5. On the WAP54G's setup page match the WEP settings with that of the Router. You have an option to set a different network name (SSID) on the WAP54G.
6. After you save your settings, unplug the WAP54G from the Router and Restart the device (unplug and replug the power cable - DO NOT TOUCH THE RESET BUTTON).
For screenshots and step by step instruction, visit www.linksys.com/kb : Type 231 in the search box and select AnswerID for the "Search By" field and click search.
Linksys Wireless DHCP problem?
Q. I have two laptops that don't seem to reliably receive an IP address from the router, or they lose it after a short period of time, and then they cannot reconnect to the network ("limited or no connectivity". However, I have a third laptop that has *never* had a problem connecting, or staying connected. Connecting via ethernet always gets an IP. All are using XP Pro with all updates applied.
I am using a Linksys WRT54GS and WAP54G both with the most recent firmwares. I am using WEP only (no MAC filtering). I have updated the drivers and the management software on one of the problem laptops. I have tried different channels too. We are able to connect reliably to neighbors' networks, but I hesitate turning off security altogether. The WAP is in repeater mode; I have read elsewhere that each AP should have its own SSID - that struck me as incorrect, but the suggestion also indicated that having the same SSID would cause "confusion". The router has been swapped out (other prob)
DriftRB- tried/verified those, but problem persists. I was able to apply a static IP, but there was no 'connectivity'
KH - That's what I read in the manual too - WAP in repeater mode will only connect to a WRT54G router
Also, just to see, I turned off WEP & problem vanished.
Thanks for the help so far!
I am using a Linksys WRT54GS and WAP54G both with the most recent firmwares. I am using WEP only (no MAC filtering). I have updated the drivers and the management software on one of the problem laptops. I have tried different channels too. We are able to connect reliably to neighbors' networks, but I hesitate turning off security altogether. The WAP is in repeater mode; I have read elsewhere that each AP should have its own SSID - that struck me as incorrect, but the suggestion also indicated that having the same SSID would cause "confusion". The router has been swapped out (other prob)
DriftRB- tried/verified those, but problem persists. I was able to apply a static IP, but there was no 'connectivity'
KH - That's what I read in the manual too - WAP in repeater mode will only connect to a WRT54G router
Also, just to see, I turned off WEP & problem vanished.
Thanks for the help so far!
A. 1. Make sure that your DHCP range is large enough to support 3 laptops, i.e. you will need min of 3 address available.
2. DHCP may not be releasing address and then failing to reconnect each time you connect these laptops filling up your available connections.
3. Make sure DHCP is supported in your TCP/IP Properties.
4. Make sure that the LAN IP of the DHCP is added to the safe zone on your fire wall.
5. Do Not use Static IP in the DHCP range on these laptops, remove all static IP address's unless you have assigned these with the MAC address on the DHCP
Note - Locking Address to Laptops using a Static DHCP address for MAC Address of the Laptop could resolve this issue
FOLLOW UP (11:55am 10/10/2007):
Sorry if I confused about the static IP's. You want to have computers in the network to get the IP address from the router.
Remove the static IP's from the computers and enable the DHCP server on the router.
After doing this, reboot the computers and this should be working.
2. DHCP may not be releasing address and then failing to reconnect each time you connect these laptops filling up your available connections.
3. Make sure DHCP is supported in your TCP/IP Properties.
4. Make sure that the LAN IP of the DHCP is added to the safe zone on your fire wall.
5. Do Not use Static IP in the DHCP range on these laptops, remove all static IP address's unless you have assigned these with the MAC address on the DHCP
Note - Locking Address to Laptops using a Static DHCP address for MAC Address of the Laptop could resolve this issue
FOLLOW UP (11:55am 10/10/2007):
Sorry if I confused about the static IP's. You want to have computers in the network to get the IP address from the router.
Remove the static IP's from the computers and enable the DHCP server on the router.
After doing this, reboot the computers and this should be working.
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P.S.: I have a WAP54G linksys router, could the newest firmware fix my problem?
P.S.: I have a WAP54G linksys router, could the newest firmware fix my problem?
A. You need to connect to your router through you pc and change it, read the instructions for your router.
Your ISP has nothing to do with it.
Your ISP has nothing to do with it.
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