Q. using an ethernet cable? because its a wireless booster not an actual router, but its a linksys wap54g and it has one lan port on the back
A. If you set the Access Point (WAP54G) to wireless BRIDGE MODE. (see page 49 of the OWNERS MANUAL) then yes you can connect a switch or a computer to the ethernet port and use the unit as a "wireless receiver" for another Access Point.
A Bridge, is actually much like a "wireless card" and allows bridging of the network.
Hope that helps. Here is a link to the owners manual.
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1126536803676&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
A Bridge, is actually much like a "wireless card" and allows bridging of the network.
Hope that helps. Here is a link to the owners manual.
http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1126536803676&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper
Can I use a ZyXEL G-1000 as a wireless bridge?
Q. I have a ZyXEL G-1000 that I would love to use as a bridge to connect my wired computer to a wireless network. Is there any way I can do this? Can I install something like openwrt?
A. I don't see anything in the user manual that suggests it will bridge.
You can look at a linksys WAP54G, or the following for routers that will run in AP Client mode.
http://www.ovislink.com//wirelessindoor/wr650a/wr650a.html
https://www.demarctech.com/products/reliawave-rwr/rwr-hpg-i.htm
You can look at a linksys WAP54G, or the following for routers that will run in AP Client mode.
http://www.ovislink.com//wirelessindoor/wr650a/wr650a.html
https://www.demarctech.com/products/reliawave-rwr/rwr-hpg-i.htm
Can I use my linksys to brodcast to my 360?
Q. Ok, I have an X-Box 360 and a windows media center PC, but the signal strength to the wireless router is very poor, and I can't watch videos on my 360 over it (both the 360 and the PC are on a wireless connection; no way to get a direct connection). I have a spare linksys, and was wondering if I could use it to send video and music directly to the 360, and the 360 use the internet connection throught the pc. Very new to networking, so please go slow.
The only thing I want the extra Linksys to do is link the 360 and the pc, so I can view media center files through my 360.
Great info there, Eiznot, but not exactly what I wasw looking for. Both my WMC computer and 360 are sitting within the same room, and both of them get a wireless signal from a router that is a floor away, resulting in a poor signal. I want to use the second linksys to connect the 360 to the computer that it is 10 feet from. An ethernet cable would get in the way, people would trip over it. I've resigned myself to the fact that my internet connection is never going to be stellar, so I just wanted the two in the same room to have a strong connection to eachother.
The only thing I want the extra Linksys to do is link the 360 and the pc, so I can view media center files through my 360.
Great info there, Eiznot, but not exactly what I wasw looking for. Both my WMC computer and 360 are sitting within the same room, and both of them get a wireless signal from a router that is a floor away, resulting in a poor signal. I want to use the second linksys to connect the 360 to the computer that it is 10 feet from. An ethernet cable would get in the way, people would trip over it. I've resigned myself to the fact that my internet connection is never going to be stellar, so I just wanted the two in the same room to have a strong connection to eachother.
A. Setting the second linksys aside... have you tried changing channels on the router? You may also need to adjust the MTU size (set it to manual then lowering the size - try 1300, then lower it by increments of 10 until you get a stable connection). You didn't say if you 360 has worked through the Linksys - sometimes you need to forward ports if it doesn't.
This is best done on a computer that's hardwired to the router. You'll need to access the router page by using your browser and typing 192.168.1.1 - unless you've changed it, use admin as the password leaving username blank.
MTU can be found on the Basic Setup Page.
You can change channels by going to the Wireless tab at the top. Best channels to try are 1, 6 and 11 - but you can try the others, too.
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If the spare Linksys is also a router, you'll need an ethernet cable to cascade it so you can place it in an area closer to where the wireless PC and 360 are.
Two routers cannot send signals to each other. You'd need either a bridge (WET11 or WET54G), or an access point client (WAP11 or WAP54G), or wireless expander.
Oh, check for firewalls and internet security softwares, too. They sometimes affect wireless connection.
This is best done on a computer that's hardwired to the router. You'll need to access the router page by using your browser and typing 192.168.1.1 - unless you've changed it, use admin as the password leaving username blank.
MTU can be found on the Basic Setup Page.
You can change channels by going to the Wireless tab at the top. Best channels to try are 1, 6 and 11 - but you can try the others, too.
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If the spare Linksys is also a router, you'll need an ethernet cable to cascade it so you can place it in an area closer to where the wireless PC and 360 are.
Two routers cannot send signals to each other. You'd need either a bridge (WET11 or WET54G), or an access point client (WAP11 or WAP54G), or wireless expander.
Oh, check for firewalls and internet security softwares, too. They sometimes affect wireless connection.
Step-by-step,how are wireless repeaters set up?
Q. I'm buying one and it seems a bit complex...
A. http://www.ehow.com/how_4740094_setup-wifi-repeater.html
How to Setup a Wi-Fi Repeater
Instructions
Things You'll Need
* Ethernet cable
* Installation CD
1.
* 1
Begin by testing your router. Verify that it is broadcasting a healthy signal--if there are problems here then there will be problems at the repeater.
* 2
Connect the power adpater into the repeater--insert the pin head into the repeater and the plug into a wall outlet. Plug the ethernet cable into the ethernet port near the power port on the back of the repeater. Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into an open ethernet port on the wireless router.
* 3
Turn on the repeater and insert the product's installation disk into the computer. Follow the prompts on the screen. Installation procedures vary between manufactures. Consult your manual for specific instructions on the software installation. After completion, disconnect the repeater--both power and ethernet cable.
* 4
Position the access point at the halfway point between your router and the computer that is furthest away from the signal. The repeater will only double the range of the original signal, so keep all of your computers in its range. Connect the power cable and power the repeater on. You should receive confirmation of a signal with a lit up "WLAN" light.
* 5
Use a wireless device to test your network's connection. You may need your network key--your networks alphanumeric password--to connect to the network. Open a web browser and attempt to surf.
http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=80&vw=1&articleid=4200
The WAP54G will work as a wireless repeater with the following devices:
*
Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (WAP54G)
*
Linksys Wireless-G Router (WRT54G)
To configure the access point as a wireless repeater, you need to perform two steps:
1.
Checking the Wireless MAC Address of a Wireless Router/Access Point
2.
Setting-Up Wireless Repeater Mode on the WAP54G
Checking the Wireless MAC Address of a Wireless Router
NOTE: If you will connect the wireless repeater to another WAP54G, click here. To check the wireless MAC Address of the wireless router follow the steps below.
Step 1:
Access the router�s web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.
NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the router�s web-based setup page, click here.
Step 2:
When the router�s web-based setup page opens, click Status then click Wireless.
Step 3:
Take note of the MAC Address. This is your router�s wireless MAC address.
NOTE: The Wireless MAC Address you took note of will be entered on the WAP54G set as wireless repeater. After checking the wireless MAC Address, set-up the wireless repeater mode on the WAP54G. For instructions, click here. To check the wireless MAC address of the access point, follow the steps below.
Checking the Wireless MAC Address of an Access Point
Step 1:
Connect a computer to the access point.
Step 2:
Assign a static IP address on the computer. For instructions, click here.
NOTE: To assign a static IP address on a wired Mac, click here.
Step 3:
Open the access point�s web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.
NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the access point�s web-based setup page, click here.
Step 4:
When the access point�s web-based setup page opens, take note of the Wireless MAC Address.
NOTE: The Wireless MAC Address you took note of will be entered on the WAP54G set as wireless repeater.
Step 5:
After obtaining the wireless MAC address of the router/access point, configure the other WAP54G as a wireless repeater. For instructions, follow the steps below.
Setting-Up Wireless Repeater Mode on the WAP54G
Step 1:
Access the access point�s web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.
NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the access point�s web-based setup page, click here.
Step 2:
When the access point�s web-based setup page opens, click AP Mode then select Wireless Repeater.
NOTE: The access point�s web-based setup page may differ depending on the access point�s version number.
Step 3:
Type the wireless MAC address you took note of earlier in the Remote Access Point�s LAN MAC Address field.
NOTE: Remove the colons (:) when typing the MAC address on the Remote Access Point�s LAN MAC Address field.
Step 4:
Click . Save Settings
NOTE: If you will connect the wireless repeater to another WAP54G, change the wireless repeater�s LAN IP address. For instructions, click here.
How to Setup a Wi-Fi Repeater
Instructions
Things You'll Need
* Ethernet cable
* Installation CD
1.
* 1
Begin by testing your router. Verify that it is broadcasting a healthy signal--if there are problems here then there will be problems at the repeater.
* 2
Connect the power adpater into the repeater--insert the pin head into the repeater and the plug into a wall outlet. Plug the ethernet cable into the ethernet port near the power port on the back of the repeater. Plug the other end of the ethernet cable into an open ethernet port on the wireless router.
* 3
Turn on the repeater and insert the product's installation disk into the computer. Follow the prompts on the screen. Installation procedures vary between manufactures. Consult your manual for specific instructions on the software installation. After completion, disconnect the repeater--both power and ethernet cable.
* 4
Position the access point at the halfway point between your router and the computer that is furthest away from the signal. The repeater will only double the range of the original signal, so keep all of your computers in its range. Connect the power cable and power the repeater on. You should receive confirmation of a signal with a lit up "WLAN" light.
* 5
Use a wireless device to test your network's connection. You may need your network key--your networks alphanumeric password--to connect to the network. Open a web browser and attempt to surf.
http://www6.nohold.net/Cisco2/ukp.aspx?pid=80&vw=1&articleid=4200
The WAP54G will work as a wireless repeater with the following devices:
*
Linksys Wireless-G Access Point (WAP54G)
*
Linksys Wireless-G Router (WRT54G)
To configure the access point as a wireless repeater, you need to perform two steps:
1.
Checking the Wireless MAC Address of a Wireless Router/Access Point
2.
Setting-Up Wireless Repeater Mode on the WAP54G
Checking the Wireless MAC Address of a Wireless Router
NOTE: If you will connect the wireless repeater to another WAP54G, click here. To check the wireless MAC Address of the wireless router follow the steps below.
Step 1:
Access the router�s web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.
NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the router�s web-based setup page, click here.
Step 2:
When the router�s web-based setup page opens, click Status then click Wireless.
Step 3:
Take note of the MAC Address. This is your router�s wireless MAC address.
NOTE: The Wireless MAC Address you took note of will be entered on the WAP54G set as wireless repeater. After checking the wireless MAC Address, set-up the wireless repeater mode on the WAP54G. For instructions, click here. To check the wireless MAC address of the access point, follow the steps below.
Checking the Wireless MAC Address of an Access Point
Step 1:
Connect a computer to the access point.
Step 2:
Assign a static IP address on the computer. For instructions, click here.
NOTE: To assign a static IP address on a wired Mac, click here.
Step 3:
Open the access point�s web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.
NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the access point�s web-based setup page, click here.
Step 4:
When the access point�s web-based setup page opens, take note of the Wireless MAC Address.
NOTE: The Wireless MAC Address you took note of will be entered on the WAP54G set as wireless repeater.
Step 5:
After obtaining the wireless MAC address of the router/access point, configure the other WAP54G as a wireless repeater. For instructions, follow the steps below.
Setting-Up Wireless Repeater Mode on the WAP54G
Step 1:
Access the access point�s web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.
NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the access point�s web-based setup page, click here.
Step 2:
When the access point�s web-based setup page opens, click AP Mode then select Wireless Repeater.
NOTE: The access point�s web-based setup page may differ depending on the access point�s version number.
Step 3:
Type the wireless MAC address you took note of earlier in the Remote Access Point�s LAN MAC Address field.
NOTE: Remove the colons (:) when typing the MAC address on the Remote Access Point�s LAN MAC Address field.
Step 4:
Click . Save Settings
NOTE: If you will connect the wireless repeater to another WAP54G, change the wireless repeater�s LAN IP address. For instructions, click here.
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