Extending a wireless network

[Zucarita9000]

Here's the deal.

On one end of the building (where the server is located) I have a Linksys WAP200 access point providing wireless coverage to most of the building.

The other end of the building is connected to the main server via gigabit ethernet, and has it's own switch. The problem is, wireless coverage in this part of the building sucks. I could add a repeater half way and probably extend the signal a bit more, but I was wondering how can I just plug another WAP200 to the switch without having to configure a separate SSID. Is this even possible? Wireless bridge is not the option, as it merely acts as a "virtual cable" of sorts connecting two devices. What I need is an extended wireless network, but bridged through ethernet.

Any ideas?

 

[kevnich2]

No offense but I hope you don't do any networking for your job as anyone who does anything with networking would know what to do with this. For your answer, a 2 minute search would provide an answer.

 

[Zucarita9000]

That really helps. Thanks.

 

[jlazzaro]

the manufacturers user guide contains a section titled "Roaming"...

 

[JackMDS]

Stick where you need it a second AP give it the same SSID but configure it a different channel.

 

[Zucarita9000]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
Stick where you need it a second AP give it the same SSID but configure it a different channel.

Thanks a lot, but the user's guide says otherwise:

Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. Roaming means that you can move your wireless PC within your network and the access points will pick up the wireless PC's signal, providing that they both share the same wireless network (SSID), wireless channel, and wireless security settings.

This Access Point has 802.11F Inter-Access Point Protocol (IAPP) to complete the roaming process in seconds. If your wireless networks share the same IP subnet, this will not disrupt your data connection while moving around.

Before you consider roaming, choose a feasible radio channel and optimum access point position. Proper access point positioning combined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance. connection.

I'll get a second WAP200 and see what happens.

 

[ScottMac]

Well, nuts! If we knew you could read, we wouldn't have answered your question ... 😀

 

[Zucarita9000]

Originally posted by: ScottMac
Well, nuts! If we knew you could read, we wouldn't have answered your question ... 😀

I overlooked the small detail of reading the users manual.

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: Zucarita9000
Thanks a lot, but the user's guide says otherwise:

Yeah, I guess that the user guide claims that you can do 300 feet indoor as well.

 

[Zucarita9000]

Originally posted by: JackMDS

Originally posted by: Zucarita9000
Thanks a lot, but the user's guide says otherwise:

Yeah, I guess that the user guide claims that you can do 300 feet indoor as well.

Come on Jack, let's not do this. I appreciate everyone's help here, specially yours since you're one of the most active users.

Sorry to post a question before reading the manuals.

 

[JackMDS]

To make my post above clear.

I really hope that the seamless roaming would work for you.

However in case it does Not, do Not be too much disappointed in most case it does not work well.

 

[kevnich2]

Originally posted by: Zucarita9000

Originally posted by: JackMDS

Originally posted by: Zucarita9000
Thanks a lot, but the user's guide says otherwise:

Yeah, I guess that the user guide claims that you can do 300 feet indoor as well.

Come on Jack, let's not do this. I appreciate everyone's help here, specially yours since you're one of the most active users.

Sorry to post a question before reading the manuals.

Quite honestly, if you work in the tech industry, you of all people should know to RTFM before posting questions like this. Hence why I said in my first post, try a google search.

 

[ScottMac]

Originally posted by: kevnich2

Originally posted by: Zucarita9000

Originally posted by: JackMDS

Originally posted by: Zucarita9000
Thanks a lot, but the user's guide says otherwise:

Yeah, I guess that the user guide claims that you can do 300 feet indoor as well.

Come on Jack, let's not do this. I appreciate everyone's help here, specially yours since you're one of the most active users.

Sorry to post a question before reading the manuals.

Quite honestly, if you work in the tech industry, you of all people should know to RTFM before posting questions like this. Hence why I said in my first post, try a google search.

Well, to the OP's "failure" to "RFTM" I suggest the following, based on over 25 years in the industry:

"TFML"


"The F*cking Manual Lies!"

However, IMO, if someone has read the book, and something doesn't work, it would be "HELPFUL" is that was pointed out in the OP.

We're all just trying to be helpful here ... posters should provide helpful info up-front, and responders should try to provide helpful answers ... it's a simple system.

JM.02

 

[kevnich2]

Yes, you are correct, the manual does lie, alot. Which is why I suggested google and from what I saw, the OP didn't really do anything with that. A simple google search of how to extend the range of wireless or wifi would have brought up a lot on the subject.