Name: AnalogMan Date: May 3, 2005 at 20:26:50 Pacific Subject: Bridging 2 Wireless Routers OS: Windows XP Pro CPU/Ram: 650 AMD 256 RAM
Comment:
I have a Wireless Router/DSL Modem Combo (Westell VersaLink Model 327W). We'll call it Router A. A computer is connected directly and has internet fine. I have another computer across the house. I have it hooked up to another Wireless Router (Network Everywhere 2.4GHz Wireless Cable/DSL Router w/ 4-Port Switch Model NWRO4B). We'll call it Router B. Is there a way I can bridge wireless networks between these two Routers to have one big network? (The goal is to get internet to the computer connected to Router B)
How far away is the other computer from router A? Can you not just have both the computers connected to the same wireless router. If the range isn't long enough then put the router in the middle.
Oh yes, I should have mentioned purpose. Computer B is within range of Router A, however, there is no place to put a cable that won't run all over the floor. I did get a wireless card for COmputer B, however it is constantly cutting out and is of poor connection quality, partly due to the computer being in a cubbyhole. I wished to hook a second router up to act as a better wireless interface and bridge the two Routers.
Thats quite a pickle. You can probably bridge the two using a wire but that would not be desirable as it would basically defeat the object of having a wireless network in the first place... There are some forum posts about getting a wireless bridge from 3com. However, i do not know how they work... This is the only suggestion i can think of.
Thank you. Yes I know of extra hardware you can buy, however I know you can bridge most routers through some manipulation with DHCP and MAC addresses, but I am not too fluent in it. It is this kind of help I am looking for.
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