Can I use an old DSL modem/router combo as a wirelss router?

[marmasatt]

Hey folks,

I know a router goes for like $20 these days, but if I've got an old DSL modem/wirelss router in my closet I figure I should ask. It's a Westell 327W. My aunt does not have wireless yet. The ports on the back are appear to be DSL input but 4 ethernet ports are also in the back so I was wondering if I could configure it somehow or something. Please advise. Thanks.

 

[bobdole369]

Question: Do you intend to use the DSL part of it? Or just as an access point (to provide wireless access to existing network/internet)?

 

[marmasatt]

Question: Do you intend to use the DSL part of it? Or just as an access point (to provide wireless access to existing network/internet)?

Yeah, sorry I should have clarified that. She's already on cable. DSL is out of the picture. I just want to use it as the wireless access point for her.....

 

[bobdole369]

Short answer: yes -

http://forums.verizon.com/t5/High-S...ll-327w-and-Wireless-Access-Point/td-p/207050

http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r21117851-Home-Network-Westell-327W-as-access-point

 

[JackMDS]

You can not use it as a Router.

You can use as an Access Point.

Using a Wireless Router as a switch with an Access Point - http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html

 

[marmasatt]

Long answer, lol?

It's going to be a biatch to configure or something - especially w/ little to no networking skills?

(Link broken BTW Jack)

 

[JackMDS]

(Link broken BTW Jack)

Fixed, http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html