Need help using wired and wireless network at the same time

Mecheater

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Somewhat new to wireless, but successfully did a similar setup as this one using all linksys profucts. I figure it's probably something easy I'm missing. I'm setting up a network that uses a wireless and and wired network. The wired is in one building and the wireless access point is in another building. I have everything working but the problem is in order to get on the wireless I have to disable the wired connection in "Network Connections" and if I want to use the wired network then I have to disable the wireless.

Hardware in use:
Access Point = Adaptec Ultra Wireless Access Point
Wireless Adapters = Adaptec Ultra Wireless USB Adapter
Wired Router with print server = D-link 704P

I would get rid of 1 but 1 the wireless supplies internet connection and the wired is part of print server

Thanks in advance
 

JackMDS

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I am not sure that your setting is correctly done.

The Access Point should be plugged to a regular port on the Wired Router.

The Wireless Client Card should go on the Computers.

If you need to bridge between the two buildings you need two Access Points.

Link: Wireless Network - Configuration Modes.
 

Mecheater

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The access point is connected to a router in building #1 and the building #2 is getting on the wireless network and internet as long as I have the wired network disabled in building #2 disabled using the usb adapters.

I could bridge it but I don't want to since the place already has this equipment and everything is working. Just not all at the same time.