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.
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
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.
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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