can i use the LAN port on the back of my wap54g wireless BOOSTER to connect a comnputer to the internet?

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

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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

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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.

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.

====

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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.

====

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.

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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.

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can't connect my wat54g linksys router trying to connect to a wap54g to extend net work but am having problems

Q. ok so its a wat54g and i am trying to get the wap54g to connect to the router but i don't know if the router even sees the access point and i cannot get internet access from the access point when i connect to it . i have tried all the setups and have tried reseting both the router and the access point and that dosn't work aether

i can access the setup page online for the router(you know when you type in the IP address in the search bar and it tells you your setting) but i can't do that for the access point

if anyone knows what i am talkign about and /or knows how ot fix it please help me

A. Check the manual for the method of configuring the access point, most of them require you to set a fixed IP address on the pc to do so. Then after you have configured the mac address filtering, access point IP and channels you can go back to automatic Ip settitngs. An access point IS designed to work with any other wireless equipment.

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can i use the LAN port on the back of my wap54g wireless BOOSTER to connect a comnputer to the internet?

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

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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

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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.

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.

====

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.

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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.

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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...

A. Check the channel of your wireless access point.

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Explain why it does not matter if you have 2 or 15 routers every router must have different gateway?

Q. Why is it the gateway address must be different for each router? Also the subnet must be the same.

Should the other routers be hooked to the WAN or LAN and what is the difference.When should routers be used over switch.

A. A Router is used to route data between _different_ subnets.

A Switch is used to connect multiple devices on the _same_ subnet.

If devices are on the same subnet, there is no routing involved.

The default gateway address is the address of the router on any given subnet - 'there can be only one'. It's the address any device sends data to if it's intended for an IP address that is not on the local subnet.

When you start talking about WAN & LAN ports, it sound like you mean domestic cable 'routers'?

These are not just routers, they include a NAT (Network Address Translation) system, which re-writes and translates the addresses in the IP data frames.

A true Router does not change the from & to addresses, it just sends the data to the next system.

Although it's technically possible to 'cascade' additional home router boxes by connecting their WAN ports to the LAN port of the master router (the one on the cable system), you need to a hell of a lot of manual configuration and you would cause all sorts of complications.

Although all the devices on the second-level boxes would use the same numeric subnet, they are isolated from each other by the NAT system in each box and you would have several separate private networks with no facility to share data.

You are using the NAT isolation that normally allows different homes to use the same private IP range without interference.

Home cable routers are designed to be 'cheap and cheerful' gadgets that the typical home user can plug in and set up.

If you want more facilities that one of those can give, you are not a typical home user.

To expand the number of Ethernet ports, use an ethernet switch. Most PCs nowadays have Gigabit ethernet, while most ADSL/Cable boxes still only have 100mbit ports.

Put all the computers on a gigabit switch, and just have a single connection from that to the cable/adsl router for internet access. Everything on the network will run faster.

To add more wireless access, get some cheap access points (eg. Linksys WAP54G) from ebay or wherever and plug them in to the switch or cable/adsl router (They only have 100mbit ports so there in no advantage taking gigabit ports).

Set all the WiFi devices to the same SSID (network name) and security options & password.
As they are all on the same subnet (and, critically, the whole setup only has a single gateway address), any WiFi devices can 'roam' between access points completely transparently - they will just use whichever is best as you move about.

If you use WiFi on different routers, you must use different network names and the device will have to reconnect each time the connection changes, as the IP settings must also reconfigure.

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can i use the LAN port on the back of my wap54g wireless BOOSTER to connect a comnputer to the internet?

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

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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

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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...

A. Check the channel of your wireless access point.

Original Question

Explain why it does not matter if you have 2 or 15 routers every router must have different gateway?

Q. Why is it the gateway address must be different for each router? Also the subnet must be the same.

Should the other routers be hooked to the WAN or LAN and what is the difference.When should routers be used over switch.

A. A Router is used to route data between _different_ subnets.

A Switch is used to connect multiple devices on the _same_ subnet.

If devices are on the same subnet, there is no routing involved.

The default gateway address is the address of the router on any given subnet - 'there can be only one'. It's the address any device sends data to if it's intended for an IP address that is not on the local subnet.

When you start talking about WAN & LAN ports, it sound like you mean domestic cable 'routers'?

These are not just routers, they include a NAT (Network Address Translation) system, which re-writes and translates the addresses in the IP data frames.

A true Router does not change the from & to addresses, it just sends the data to the next system.

Although it's technically possible to 'cascade' additional home router boxes by connecting their WAN ports to the LAN port of the master router (the one on the cable system), you need to a hell of a lot of manual configuration and you would cause all sorts of complications.

Although all the devices on the second-level boxes would use the same numeric subnet, they are isolated from each other by the NAT system in each box and you would have several separate private networks with no facility to share data.

You are using the NAT isolation that normally allows different homes to use the same private IP range without interference.

Home cable routers are designed to be 'cheap and cheerful' gadgets that the typical home user can plug in and set up.

If you want more facilities that one of those can give, you are not a typical home user.

To expand the number of Ethernet ports, use an ethernet switch. Most PCs nowadays have Gigabit ethernet, while most ADSL/Cable boxes still only have 100mbit ports.

Put all the computers on a gigabit switch, and just have a single connection from that to the cable/adsl router for internet access. Everything on the network will run faster.

To add more wireless access, get some cheap access points (eg. Linksys WAP54G) from ebay or wherever and plug them in to the switch or cable/adsl router (They only have 100mbit ports so there in no advantage taking gigabit ports).

Set all the WiFi devices to the same SSID (network name) and security options & password.
As they are all on the same subnet (and, critically, the whole setup only has a single gateway address), any WiFi devices can 'roam' between access points completely transparently - they will just use whichever is best as you move about.

If you use WiFi on different routers, you must use different network names and the device will have to reconnect each time the connection changes, as the IP settings must also reconfigure.

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can i use the LAN port on the back of my wap54g wireless BOOSTER to connect a comnputer to the internet?

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

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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

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How do I password protect my wireless internet?

Q. I have Comcast internet and I have a Linksys WRT54G Wireless Broadband Router and I want to enable security on my internet that way my neighbors cannot access my network. How do I do it?

A. You can get the user guide and quick setup guide from the Cisco website, but it's not easy finding it.

And you will need to know which model number you have, they tell you how to find it with a link.

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/APAC/en/support/WAP54G/download

http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WRT54G
Same type of webpage but with white background.

Adobe Reader or similar required to read the manuals.

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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...

A. Check the channel of your wireless access point.

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Explain why it does not matter if you have 2 or 15 routers every router must have different gateway?

Q. Why is it the gateway address must be different for each router? Also the subnet must be the same.

Should the other routers be hooked to the WAN or LAN and what is the difference.When should routers be used over switch.

A. A Router is used to route data between _different_ subnets.

A Switch is used to connect multiple devices on the _same_ subnet.

If devices are on the same subnet, there is no routing involved.

The default gateway address is the address of the router on any given subnet - 'there can be only one'. It's the address any device sends data to if it's intended for an IP address that is not on the local subnet.

When you start talking about WAN & LAN ports, it sound like you mean domestic cable 'routers'?

These are not just routers, they include a NAT (Network Address Translation) system, which re-writes and translates the addresses in the IP data frames.

A true Router does not change the from & to addresses, it just sends the data to the next system.

Although it's technically possible to 'cascade' additional home router boxes by connecting their WAN ports to the LAN port of the master router (the one on the cable system), you need to a hell of a lot of manual configuration and you would cause all sorts of complications.

Although all the devices on the second-level boxes would use the same numeric subnet, they are isolated from each other by the NAT system in each box and you would have several separate private networks with no facility to share data.

You are using the NAT isolation that normally allows different homes to use the same private IP range without interference.

Home cable routers are designed to be 'cheap and cheerful' gadgets that the typical home user can plug in and set up.

If you want more facilities that one of those can give, you are not a typical home user.

To expand the number of Ethernet ports, use an ethernet switch. Most PCs nowadays have Gigabit ethernet, while most ADSL/Cable boxes still only have 100mbit ports.

Put all the computers on a gigabit switch, and just have a single connection from that to the cable/adsl router for internet access. Everything on the network will run faster.

To add more wireless access, get some cheap access points (eg. Linksys WAP54G) from ebay or wherever and plug them in to the switch or cable/adsl router (They only have 100mbit ports so there in no advantage taking gigabit ports).

Set all the WiFi devices to the same SSID (network name) and security options & password.
As they are all on the same subnet (and, critically, the whole setup only has a single gateway address), any WiFi devices can 'roam' between access points completely transparently - they will just use whichever is best as you move about.

If you use WiFi on different routers, you must use different network names and the device will have to reconnect each time the connection changes, as the IP settings must also reconfigure.

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can i use the LAN port on the back of my wap54g wireless BOOSTER to connect a comnputer to the internet?

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

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can i use the LAN port on the back of my wap54g wireless BOOSTER to connect a comnputer to the internet?

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

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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

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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.

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.

====

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

====

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.

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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.

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can't connect my wat54g linksys router trying to connect to a wap54g to extend net work but am having problems

Q. ok so its a wat54g and i am trying to get the wap54g to connect to the router but i don't know if the router even sees the access point and i cannot get internet access from the access point when i connect to it . i have tried all the setups and have tried reseting both the router and the access point and that dosn't work aether

i can access the setup page online for the router(you know when you type in the IP address in the search bar and it tells you your setting) but i can't do that for the access point

if anyone knows what i am talkign about and /or knows how ot fix it please help me

A. Check the manual for the method of configuring the access point, most of them require you to set a fixed IP address on the pc to do so. Then after you have configured the mac address filtering, access point IP and channels you can go back to automatic Ip settitngs. An access point IS designed to work with any other wireless equipment.

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westel 327 with a wap54g?

Q. HI. Situation. I have a Wap54g Ver 3 hooked up to a workgroup switch and the switch to the 327w. Now in order for the acess point to work it has to be connected to a swtich right? well whenever i run setup it wont detect the acess point. My wiring is correct. Also I have forgoten the password to my modem. and verizon isint helping me getting it back help please?

A. You need to find the network address (192.168.1.x or what ever) with your machine connected only to the Westell modem and switch. Then connect your machine to just the Linksys WAP and restart windows. Then run your setup. Choose a manual configuration. Set the WAP to an address in the Westell network range -- say 192.168.1.250 (if you are in the 192.168.1.x network). Then plug the machine back into the switch and restart it. Then plug the WAP into the switch. Then re-run the setup. The setup can't find the WAP because the Westell is issuing IP addresses on the network. The WAP comes defaulted in a seperate network and is also trying to issue IP addresses. You could also change your network setup and put the WAP between the switch and the Westell. So, the Westell modem/firewall would be plugged into the WAN side of the WAP. Then switch would be plugged into the LAN side of the WAP (the side with the four ports). The Westell will continue to issue IP addresses, but the only IP address to be issued would be the one for the WAN side of the WAP. The WAP would then issue IP addresses in its own network. But, the setup would be easier and you would have two NAT firewalls between you and the internet. Hope that helps.

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Explain why it does not matter if you have 2 or 15 routers every router must have different gateway?

Q. Why is it the gateway address must be different for each router? Also the subnet must be the same.

Should the other routers be hooked to the WAN or LAN and what is the difference.When should routers be used over switch.

A. A Router is used to route data between _different_ subnets.

A Switch is used to connect multiple devices on the _same_ subnet.

If devices are on the same subnet, there is no routing involved.

The default gateway address is the address of the router on any given subnet - 'there can be only one'. It's the address any device sends data to if it's intended for an IP address that is not on the local subnet.

When you start talking about WAN & LAN ports, it sound like you mean domestic cable 'routers'?

These are not just routers, they include a NAT (Network Address Translation) system, which re-writes and translates the addresses in the IP data frames.

A true Router does not change the from & to addresses, it just sends the data to the next system.

Although it's technically possible to 'cascade' additional home router boxes by connecting their WAN ports to the LAN port of the master router (the one on the cable system), you need to a hell of a lot of manual configuration and you would cause all sorts of complications.

Although all the devices on the second-level boxes would use the same numeric subnet, they are isolated from each other by the NAT system in each box and you would have several separate private networks with no facility to share data.

You are using the NAT isolation that normally allows different homes to use the same private IP range without interference.

Home cable routers are designed to be 'cheap and cheerful' gadgets that the typical home user can plug in and set up.

If you want more facilities that one of those can give, you are not a typical home user.

To expand the number of Ethernet ports, use an ethernet switch. Most PCs nowadays have Gigabit ethernet, while most ADSL/Cable boxes still only have 100mbit ports.

Put all the computers on a gigabit switch, and just have a single connection from that to the cable/adsl router for internet access. Everything on the network will run faster.

To add more wireless access, get some cheap access points (eg. Linksys WAP54G) from ebay or wherever and plug them in to the switch or cable/adsl router (They only have 100mbit ports so there in no advantage taking gigabit ports).

Set all the WiFi devices to the same SSID (network name) and security options & password.
As they are all on the same subnet (and, critically, the whole setup only has a single gateway address), any WiFi devices can 'roam' between access points completely transparently - they will just use whichever is best as you move about.

If you use WiFi on different routers, you must use different network names and the device will have to reconnect each time the connection changes, as the IP settings must also reconfigure.

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can i use the LAN port on the back of my wap54g wireless BOOSTER to connect a comnputer to the internet?

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

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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

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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.

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.

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How do I password protect my wireless internet?

Q. I have Comcast internet and I have a Linksys WRT54G Wireless Broadband Router and I want to enable security on my internet that way my neighbors cannot access my network. How do I do it?

A. You can get the user guide and quick setup guide from the Cisco website, but it's not easy finding it.

And you will need to know which model number you have, they tell you how to find it with a link.

http://www.linksysbycisco.com/APAC/en/support/WAP54G/download

http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-us/wireless/lbc/WRT54G
Same type of webpage but with white background.

Adobe Reader or similar required to read the manuals.

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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...

A. Check the channel of your wireless access point.

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Explain why it does not matter if you have 2 or 15 routers every router must have different gateway?

Q. Why is it the gateway address must be different for each router? Also the subnet must be the same.

Should the other routers be hooked to the WAN or LAN and what is the difference.When should routers be used over switch.

A. A Router is used to route data between _different_ subnets.

A Switch is used to connect multiple devices on the _same_ subnet.

If devices are on the same subnet, there is no routing involved.

The default gateway address is the address of the router on any given subnet - 'there can be only one'. It's the address any device sends data to if it's intended for an IP address that is not on the local subnet.

When you start talking about WAN & LAN ports, it sound like you mean domestic cable 'routers'?

These are not just routers, they include a NAT (Network Address Translation) system, which re-writes and translates the addresses in the IP data frames.

A true Router does not change the from & to addresses, it just sends the data to the next system.

Although it's technically possible to 'cascade' additional home router boxes by connecting their WAN ports to the LAN port of the master router (the one on the cable system), you need to a hell of a lot of manual configuration and you would cause all sorts of complications.

Although all the devices on the second-level boxes would use the same numeric subnet, they are isolated from each other by the NAT system in each box and you would have several separate private networks with no facility to share data.

You are using the NAT isolation that normally allows different homes to use the same private IP range without interference.

Home cable routers are designed to be 'cheap and cheerful' gadgets that the typical home user can plug in and set up.

If you want more facilities that one of those can give, you are not a typical home user.

To expand the number of Ethernet ports, use an ethernet switch. Most PCs nowadays have Gigabit ethernet, while most ADSL/Cable boxes still only have 100mbit ports.

Put all the computers on a gigabit switch, and just have a single connection from that to the cable/adsl router for internet access. Everything on the network will run faster.

To add more wireless access, get some cheap access points (eg. Linksys WAP54G) from ebay or wherever and plug them in to the switch or cable/adsl router (They only have 100mbit ports so there in no advantage taking gigabit ports).

Set all the WiFi devices to the same SSID (network name) and security options & password.
As they are all on the same subnet (and, critically, the whole setup only has a single gateway address), any WiFi devices can 'roam' between access points completely transparently - they will just use whichever is best as you move about.

If you use WiFi on different routers, you must use different network names and the device will have to reconnect each time the connection changes, as the IP settings must also reconfigure.

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can i use the LAN port on the back of my wap54g wireless BOOSTER to connect a comnputer to the internet?

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

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westel 327 with a wap54g?

Q. HI. Situation. I have a Wap54g Ver 3 hooked up to a workgroup switch and the switch to the 327w. Now in order for the acess point to work it has to be connected to a swtich right? well whenever i run setup it wont detect the acess point. My wiring is correct. Also I have forgoten the password to my modem. and verizon isint helping me getting it back help please?

A. You need to find the network address (192.168.1.x or what ever) with your machine connected only to the Westell modem and switch. Then connect your machine to just the Linksys WAP and restart windows. Then run your setup. Choose a manual configuration. Set the WAP to an address in the Westell network range -- say 192.168.1.250 (if you are in the 192.168.1.x network). Then plug the machine back into the switch and restart it. Then plug the WAP into the switch. Then re-run the setup. The setup can't find the WAP because the Westell is issuing IP addresses on the network. The WAP comes defaulted in a seperate network and is also trying to issue IP addresses. You could also change your network setup and put the WAP between the switch and the Westell. So, the Westell modem/firewall would be plugged into the WAN side of the WAP. Then switch would be plugged into the LAN side of the WAP (the side with the four ports). The Westell will continue to issue IP addresses, but the only IP address to be issued would be the one for the WAN side of the WAP. The WAP would then issue IP addresses in its own network. But, the setup would be easier and you would have two NAT firewalls between you and the internet. Hope that helps.

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xbox internet troubles?

Q. im trying to connect my xbox with an ethernet cable to a wireless booster router thing (linksys something like wap54g ithink)which is connected to a linkys router connected to a dsl modem. So my connection test says its wired but it cant obtain an ip adress. I have a pppoe internet setting, and i dont know how to work this. I'll set it manually if i have to but i dont know how to obtain a good ip adress. help please!

A. How to get IP address.

Ok, first go to the Dashboard
1. Scroll to the System area (On dashboard).
2. Select Network Settings.
3. Select Edit Settings.
4. Select IP Settings.
5. Select Manual.
6. Enter the IP address

To find your IP address, go to this website,

http://www.dslreports.com/whois

and it'll say
"The IP that just fetched this page is. . ."
And it'll have numbers below, and those numbers are what you type into the Manual on the Xbox dashboard (steps above).

Hope this is clear �

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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?

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!

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Should I Use a Router or Switch?

Q. We have 3 apartments on the 2nd level of my office which share DSL internet via wireless.

The walls are concrete throughout the building so we currently have the DSL modem connected to a Linksys Router (BEFSR41) with each apartment having a Linksys Wireless Access Point (WAP54G) connected to the router.

The tenants are having problems with dropped signals which I believe to be a faulty router (it is about 3-4 years old), so I'm constantly up there manual power cycing the router. Like the signal gets weaker as the day goes on.

We would like to replace it.

My question is, should I replace with another router or should I use a switch? I'm not very network savvy.

Thanks a bunch!

A. Go buy a new router. I use netgear products myself. Here's a good recommendation:

http://www.netgear.com/Solutions/HomeNetworking/WirelessNetworking/RangeMaxNEXT.aspx

If you prefer linksys, here's an option:

http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Product_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1175243240824&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=4082433028B04

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can't connect my wat54g linksys router trying to connect to a wap54g to extend net work but am having problems

Q. ok so its a wat54g and i am trying to get the wap54g to connect to the router but i don't know if the router even sees the access point and i cannot get internet access from the access point when i connect to it . i have tried all the setups and have tried reseting both the router and the access point and that dosn't work aether

i can access the setup page online for the router(you know when you type in the IP address in the search bar and it tells you your setting) but i can't do that for the access point

if anyone knows what i am talkign about and /or knows how ot fix it please help me

A. Check the manual for the method of configuring the access point, most of them require you to set a fixed IP address on the pc to do so. Then after you have configured the mac address filtering, access point IP and channels you can go back to automatic Ip settitngs. An access point IS designed to work with any other wireless equipment.

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westel 327 with a wap54g?

Q. HI. Situation. I have a Wap54g Ver 3 hooked up to a workgroup switch and the switch to the 327w. Now in order for the acess point to work it has to be connected to a swtich right? well whenever i run setup it wont detect the acess point. My wiring is correct. Also I have forgoten the password to my modem. and verizon isint helping me getting it back help please?

A. You need to find the network address (192.168.1.x or what ever) with your machine connected only to the Westell modem and switch. Then connect your machine to just the Linksys WAP and restart windows. Then run your setup. Choose a manual configuration. Set the WAP to an address in the Westell network range -- say 192.168.1.250 (if you are in the 192.168.1.x network). Then plug the machine back into the switch and restart it. Then plug the WAP into the switch. Then re-run the setup. The setup can't find the WAP because the Westell is issuing IP addresses on the network. The WAP comes defaulted in a seperate network and is also trying to issue IP addresses. You could also change your network setup and put the WAP between the switch and the Westell. So, the Westell modem/firewall would be plugged into the WAN side of the WAP. Then switch would be plugged into the LAN side of the WAP (the side with the four ports). The Westell will continue to issue IP addresses, but the only IP address to be issued would be the one for the WAN side of the WAP. The WAP would then issue IP addresses in its own network. But, the setup would be easier and you would have two NAT firewalls between you and the internet. Hope that helps.

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xbox internet troubles?

Q. im trying to connect my xbox with an ethernet cable to a wireless booster router thing (linksys something like wap54g ithink)which is connected to a linkys router connected to a dsl modem. So my connection test says its wired but it cant obtain an ip adress. I have a pppoe internet setting, and i dont know how to work this. I'll set it manually if i have to but i dont know how to obtain a good ip adress. help please!

A. How to get IP address.

Ok, first go to the Dashboard
1. Scroll to the System area (On dashboard).
2. Select Network Settings.
3. Select Edit Settings.
4. Select IP Settings.
5. Select Manual.
6. Enter the IP address

To find your IP address, go to this website,

http://www.dslreports.com/whois

and it'll say
"The IP that just fetched this page is. . ."
And it'll have numbers below, and those numbers are what you type into the Manual on the Xbox dashboard (steps above).

Hope this is clear �

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Linksys WAP54GX setup?

Q. I have two Linksys WAP54GX access points that I'm trying to set up with my WRT54G router. I've tried the manual setup a few times, but it never ends up working correctly. If anyone knows where to find the WAP54GX setup, NOT the WAP54g setup, please let me know where! Also, if you have a WAP54GX, would it be possible for you to upload the disc image file so that I may download and burn a copy? Linksys tech support really wouldn't help me with this issue.

Thanks!
I'm trying to set it up as a second access point. Wireless channel, SSID, and security settings all match with the router, but i see no signal strength increase when it's plugged into an ethernet port that runs to the router in another part of the house.
I know that I've set it up correctly, and to accept a DHCP assigned IP address from the router, but I don't think it's working correctly.

A. Exactly what are you trying to set up, and how are you trying to set it up? Increased area coverage, connecting the WAPs to the router by long cable? Something else?

How you set things up depends on what you want to set up. Help us to help you.

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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.

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.

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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.

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can't connect my wat54g linksys router trying to connect to a wap54g to extend net work but am having problems

Q. ok so its a wat54g and i am trying to get the wap54g to connect to the router but i don't know if the router even sees the access point and i cannot get internet access from the access point when i connect to it . i have tried all the setups and have tried reseting both the router and the access point and that dosn't work aether

i can access the setup page online for the router(you know when you type in the IP address in the search bar and it tells you your setting) but i can't do that for the access point

if anyone knows what i am talkign about and /or knows how ot fix it please help me

A. Check the manual for the method of configuring the access point, most of them require you to set a fixed IP address on the pc to do so. Then after you have configured the mac address filtering, access point IP and channels you can go back to automatic Ip settitngs. An access point IS designed to work with any other wireless equipment.

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westel 327 with a wap54g?

Q. HI. Situation. I have a Wap54g Ver 3 hooked up to a workgroup switch and the switch to the 327w. Now in order for the acess point to work it has to be connected to a swtich right? well whenever i run setup it wont detect the acess point. My wiring is correct. Also I have forgoten the password to my modem. and verizon isint helping me getting it back help please?

A. You need to find the network address (192.168.1.x or what ever) with your machine connected only to the Westell modem and switch. Then connect your machine to just the Linksys WAP and restart windows. Then run your setup. Choose a manual configuration. Set the WAP to an address in the Westell network range -- say 192.168.1.250 (if you are in the 192.168.1.x network). Then plug the machine back into the switch and restart it. Then plug the WAP into the switch. Then re-run the setup. The setup can't find the WAP because the Westell is issuing IP addresses on the network. The WAP comes defaulted in a seperate network and is also trying to issue IP addresses. You could also change your network setup and put the WAP between the switch and the Westell. So, the Westell modem/firewall would be plugged into the WAN side of the WAP. Then switch would be plugged into the LAN side of the WAP (the side with the four ports). The Westell will continue to issue IP addresses, but the only IP address to be issued would be the one for the WAN side of the WAP. The WAP would then issue IP addresses in its own network. But, the setup would be easier and you would have two NAT firewalls between you and the internet. Hope that helps.

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