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Extending range of Router

  • 23-03-2005 9:58pm
    #1
    scout353
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭


    Now that I have resolved the wireless network issue I am wondering if I can extend the range of the network by adding an access point.

    Since I now have a Belkin Modem with Wireless Router I have the Linksys WRT54G router sitting gathering dust.

    Is it possible to set that up to be another access point for the house as the signal drops dramatically as I move away from the office?

    If it is possible what do I have to do - I cannot find the manual!!


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  • #2
    Random
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,080 ✭✭✭✭Random


    Saving me the google, that Linksys gathering dusk is wireless I'm assuming?

    In that case you need to login to it and turn off DHCP and it's routing functions. There should then be an option in there to simply act as an access point (AP) rather then a modem/router.

    You'll need to have a look on the Linksys site for the manual proberly, it should mention how it's done.


  • #3
    scout353
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭scout353


    Thanks Ciaranfo

    I have downloaded the manual but can't seem to fid it anywhere. If I turn off DHCP and its routing functions would it automatically detect the network?


  • #4
    daymobrew
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,571 ✭✭✭daymobrew


    I have the Linksys WRT54G though I use it as the gateway to the cable modem.

    Page 39 of the User Guide ("The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing) describes how to change the operating mode from 'Gateway' to 'Router'.

    I guess this will allow you to set the route to the Belkin modem.
    As I am not familar with setting up routes and don't use this feature I can't be of any more help.


  • #5
    secret_squirrel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,357 ✭✭✭secret_squirrel


    I have the WRT54G too - If I remember correctly you might either need Version 3 of the firmware or one of the third party firmwares to do this.


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