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I've got a linksys ADSL modem/router (wireless) connecting to the Net.
I can connect to it wired or wireless.
I want to connect it to another remote machine/network wirelessly
but via ethernet, not by adding wireless specific hardware to machines.
I bought another linksys box (ADSL/gateway/router) but this seems to
be designed for connection to a DSL modem only and no matter what
sub netting and everything I can't even ping from one to the other.
(They both work, wireless part)
So I assume a wireless router is not the same as a wired router?
Now, can anyone advise me on what to buy.
Do i need an access point or a bridge.
Ideally I want the remote machine to be on a subnet.
ok...
not sure where you're going with this, as i haven't had enough coffee yet this morning, let's try and spell it out--
you have:
1) DSL "Modem"
2) Linksys hardware
a) wireless router
b) wired router
you're asking about AP/Bridge for wireless -- let's explain what those do:
AccessPoint is just that -- it is a wireless access point, and in a sense acts as a wireless server broadcasting the signal clients can connect to.
Bridge allows the bridging of a wireless/wired network. Perhaps an example: My home network feeds wireless to two PCs and random laptops. To get ethernet upstairs connected to ethernet downstairs, i use the existing wireless access point downstairs and a wireless bridge (which connects to the wireless network, and hosts an ethernet port) upstairs.
the difference between wireless router and wired router:
they both will have ethernet connections, but one will also serve as wireless access point.
But I can't seem to get any connect between the two boxes.
I can't ping one box from the other even when I've assigned both routers to the
same subnet. (They do both work for sure!)
The second router I believe is wrong. It's designed for plugging into
an ADSL modem but I thought that as it's a router and gateway too
it should be able to talk to the main box.
But apparently not.
I've enabled RIP, tried static routing nothing.
I think it wants to connect to a proper WAN and nothing else.
O.K., this networking is all black magic to me, but here goes.
The diagram in the last post seems to be same subnet - looks like you want a repeater function.
I do this with D-link gear, and it works a treat. At the time, I got the only box that supported repeater in a price range normal people could afford; a 900AP+.
Wouldn't talk to my old wireless router according to D-link, but with a bit of configuring it does fine.
I can carry a laptop out to the BBQ and hit the net to solve those last couple of crossword clues
May well be more out there that do repeater now, but check the specs *REAL* carefully.
O.K., this networking is all black magic to me, but here goes.
The diagram in the last post seems to be same subnet - looks like you want a repeater function.
I didn't read that last post, forget about the repeater, dump the second (bottom, by the diagram) router, and replace with wireless bridge. This bridge will be configured as client to the first wireless access point and provide ethernet to the pc 192.168.1.30
Originally posted by secesh I didn't read that last post, forget about the repeater, dump the second (bottom, by the diagram) router, and replace with wireless bridge. This bridge will be configured as client to the first wireless access point and provide ethernet to the pc 192.168.1.30
Unless of course you have a really old wireless router that doesn't do bridging.
Like me. Then you do repeating.
Hard to justify tossing out a working piece of kit
doesn't do bridging? the "Bridge" is just a client to the access point, and serves to "Bridge" the ethernet network to the wireless network
a "repeater" by definition, would serve to "repeat" or "amplify" the existing wireless signal, not performing the conversion to ethernet, and thereby not providing a solution to the problem (as i understand the problem)
if you plug the bridge into the wan port of the second router (i assume it has one) then you'll have a second network segment, and need a new ip range/netmask, but then you'll have full port capabilities of the switch...
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