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Linking access point to my wireless router...

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flenn

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This configuration is new to me so I want to make sure I understand if this can be done and whether the equipment I have will do it.

I just bought a new access point and I want to locate it in a different part of my home to give my wireless network more range. I can't run wire in this area so I need the AP to commnunicate to my router wirelessly (is that a word?). My thought is that no matter where you are in the house, either the wireless router or the AP should pick up the signal. Is this reasonable?

Anyway, I currently have a Buffalo WYR-G54 wireless router that I'm pretty sure won't do this (according to Buffalo's tech support). I plan on swapping the Buffalo for a Soyo AWRO3101 (if the Soyo will do what I want) that I bought for a rainy day. The access point is a Motorola WA840GP. Can anyone confirm that my plan is doable with the equipment that I have and generally what I need to do to configure the devices. Thanks.
 
Thanks JackMDS. After reading your post and some of the links, I think I'll try to go to Plan B.

Tell me if this is doable:

Have my AP directly connected to a PC on one side of the house and communicate wirelessly with the wireless router/network on the other side of the house. Essentially, the AP would do the job of a wireless network card but with more power/range. Is this feasible? If so, generally how do I set it up.
 
As is an AP is Not more powerful than a Wireless Card, essentially the Radio in most Entry Level Wireless hardware is the same Radio as in PCMCIA put in different boxes.

However, an AP as a client card can do a better ?Job? than a regular Card if you put on it a Directional Antenna pointed toward the Wireless Source. It is also more stable since it does not require drivers.

Alternatively, you can use a CAT5e Cable and put the AP closer to the source, or and in a better receiving position than a regular Wireless Card is allowing. I.e. an AP provides more flexibility in maneuvering around.

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So this will work? Is this a common setup supported by all routers and AP's or do I need to make sure that my specific hardware supports this? TIA
 
Originally posted by: flenn
So this will work? Is this a common setup supported by all routers and AP's or do I need to make sure that my specific hardware supports this? TIA
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No, it is Not common. The Hardware Spec. should indicate that it is capable to be configured as a client or that it is WDS.

Most of Buffalo Tech. line can. However, Buffalo Tech. is at the top of the Entry Level Network's Hardware Price list.

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