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Two wireless routers - boost the signal

  • 24-07-2009 11:42PM
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    Random
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    I have a couple of wireless routers. None of them are the same brand. What I'd like to do is put one downstairs for the DSL and broadcasting a signal. Then I'd like another one upstairs to boost the signal and provide a wired option for my Slingbox / print server.

    What sort of compatibility am I looking for? Is there somewhere I can check if 2 routers will work together? Are they gonna have to be the same brand?

    Thanks


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  • #2
    Spear
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    Random wrote: »
    I have a couple of wireless routers. None of them are the same brand. What I'd like to do is put one downstairs for the DSL and broadcasting a signal. Then I'd like another one upstairs to boost the signal and provide a wired option for my Slingbox / print server.

    What sort of compatibility am I looking for? Is there somewhere I can check if 2 routers will work together? Are they gonna have to be the same brand?

    Thanks

    You want to look for support for client bridge mode or Wireless Distribution System.


  • #3
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    Is it common enough that this would work with different brands?


  • #4
    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 26,515 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    Random wrote: »
    Is it common enough that this would work with different brands?

    Various WDS supporting models here.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_Distribution_System

    And anything with OpenWRT/DD-WRT will also have client bridge mode.


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