Can a SOHO wireless repeater still be uplinked to a switch?

[MulLa]

Hi all,

Specifically I'm looking at the Linksys WAP54G with the latest firmware which enables repeater mode.

This is probably not product specific but I was wondering if it's still possiable for that repeater to be connected to a switch serving wired clients as well as wireless clients? I do understand that I get half the performance in repeater mode and I'm ok with that.

The repeater will only be used for internet connection "bridging" to another AP in (AP mode) for internet only. Behind that repeater will be wireless and wired clients which 90% of the time would only communicate between themselves.

Thanks in advance for any pointers. I just wanted to make sure the equipment is correct before I go and spend any money!

 

[tknodav1]

I have done this before and it worked fine. I had 3 IP's with me ISP ... 5 port switch, 2 of which connected directly to PCs, and 1 connected to a router that then split the connection again ... Hope it works out for you!

 

[MulLa]

Alright then tknodav1. I'll take your word for it

 

[JackMDS]

In such a connection you should use Client mode.

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[MulLa]

So you're telling me that an AP in client mode can do the following?

1. Talk to another wireless AP
2. Talk to wireless clients
3. Uplinked to a switch connected with wired clients

I don't want to confirm that with my boss before I know that I'm recommending the correct equipment.

Basically I just need an AP that could do the above 3 points.

Thanks for all the replies!

 

[JackMDS]

Client Mode. Will do 1 and 3 in your list, will not do 2.

Repeater cuts the bandwidth into to half. I can not see how it will provide all of the connections that you plan.

Get a Client unit plug it into switch, and if you need 2 plug an additional AP to the same Switch.

Put the second AP on a different channel than the source Wireless Router.

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[MulLa]

JackMDS: So in other words, the client mode AP will act as a 'bridge' between this AP and the other AP connected to the internet enabled switch. Then the second AP will talk to wireless clients.

So in total 3 APs are needed correct? Was trying to save a few $$$ by only purchasing 2!

Thanks you're always a great help JackMDS!!