Bridging Wireless Network

[jrobles428]

Here is the scenerio:
1. Cable MODEM model Terayon TJ 715
2. Linksys WRT54GS
3. 2Wire 1800HW

Explanation:
Used to have DSL before upgrading to Cable Modem, that explains the 2Wire. Joined a cable modem ISP which explains the Terayon. Purchased a Linksys to provide wireless in my home, upgraded to Alchemy firmware.

Home Network explanation:
Internet -> terayon -> linksys.

Software:
1. The firmwares provided by each individual hardware.
2. Firewall Builder for Linksys.

Question:
I would like to use the 2wire in an area where my wireless signal is weak. How can I do this?

I?ve checked many sites/forums, etc. with no avail.

 

[ktwebb]

You can check the manual but I would be VERY surprised if that router (2Wire) supports WDS bridging. If not then you either run a cable from a LAN port on the Linsksy and uplink the 2Wire device, using it as an AP only, or buy another product that will bridge. Either a WDS compatible device or Linksys AP that has a repeat function.

 

[ssbpgsr]

The WRT54GS will support client mode if you flash the router with 3rd party firmware. Two that I know that will do this are Sveasoft and DD-WRT.

 

[ktwebb]

Unfortunately non WDS bridging is typically proprietary. I looked at the original diagram wrong and thought the linksys was attached to the modem. Really doesnt matter but you can give workgroup bridging (what linksys calls client mode) a try. It might even work but I'd be suprised. There is no Wi-Fi interoperability pledge when bridging without WDS.

 

[JackMDS]

Buffalo Tech. 802.11g line and few of the Belkin's 802.11g line support WDS out of the box.

The Belkin usually can be found on sale/rebate for $20 - $30.

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