using 2 wireless routers, 1 as a router, 2nd as a WAP, will it work?

[abc]

say 1 is a linksys G, the 2nd is a Netgear, DHCP disabled, and cat5 plugged into the linksys.


can I have: cable modem -> Linksys -> Netgear = = = = wireless transmission = = = = Laptop with wireless card???

 

[fs5]

yes if the netgear has an option be configured as an AP. post model #

 

[FuZoR]

I thought most wireless routers doesnt allow you to change it to a Access Point??

/me strugs

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: FuZioN
I thought most wireless routers doesnt allow you to change it to a Access Point??

/me strugs

you can "trick" them into doing it if they allow static routing. but most routers do allow you to use them as APs

 

[abc]

it's this one: Manufacturer Part# WGR614NA


the one Dell has for like 43bucks...

is it a good wireless router...? I own the Linksys, it's the wrt54g.

I wonder which one is the better router...


which one should I make into the WAP and which one left as the router role?

 

[fs5]

linksys is a better router but I know for a fact you can make linksys into a AP.
just looking at the datasheet from netgear's site you can make it an AP in one way or another (custom configuration if it doesn't have a simple "make AP" setting). I'm sure it does though, the netgear firmware is pretty robust.

 

[abc]

really, the linky is better?

before i got the linky, i sure thought it was gonna be smaller than it is, based on how small the old linksys simple switch was...

the netgear looks sleek...


do both have Stateful packet Inspection? At one time I was trying to find out definitively if the linky had it (after I bought it) but from my research i could not determine that resoundingly...

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: abc
really, the linky is better?

before i got the linky, i sure thought it was gonna be smaller than it is, based on how small the old linksys simple switch was...

the netgear looks sleek...

yes a router's quality is directly porportional to its looks

do both have Stateful packet Inspection? At one time I was trying to find out definitively if the linky had it (after I bought it) but from my research i could not determine that resoundingly...

I doubt the linksys has one, they might have added it in their latest firmware but I doubt it. The netgear probably won't have it either (not sure on this). When I said the linksys is better I was refering to security / stability, not for features. I think the netgear you're talking about is based on a new embedded linux solution so there are problems with it as with any first generation product.

 

[abc]

i see.


oh yes, i know , sound vain etc. nah i know there's no correlation between looks and router preference... thanks & merry Christmas...

 

[WTT0001]

I do it with wireless (as well as regular) routers all the time (Dway installer) just disable the DHCP Functions and set the lan side to a static address (I generally use 192.168.0.254).

 

[xSauronx]

should be plenty of info/help searching on wireless in the networking forum if you have any trouble

 

[Pepsi90919]

anandtech could really use a networking forum.

 

[jjyiz28]

Originally posted by: abc
say 1 is a linksys G, the 2nd is a Netgear, DHCP disabled, and cat5 plugged into the linksys.


can I have: cable modem -> Linksys -> Netgear = = = = wireless transmission = = = = Laptop with wireless card???

ami the only one thinking no??/


your wireless routers only have 1 WAN port (uplink port) correct?? and its wired right??? so you could of course connect cable modem to linksys, but to connect linksys to netgear, both wireless routers, how could you connect it together?? the linksys is out of wan ports (uplink port).

 

[WTT0001]

Oh, and you don't use the WAN port on the second router, plug it into a regular port

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: WTT0001
Oh, and you don't use the WAN port on the second router, plug it into a regular port

correct forgot to mention that.

 

[JackMDS]

Configuration instructions here: Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Switch with an Access Point

 

[gunrunnerjohn]

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
anandtech could really use a networking forum.

Where do you think you posted this message?

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: gunrunnerjohn

Originally posted by: Pepsi90919
anandtech could really use a networking forum.

Where do you think you posted this message?

It probably startd at another forum and moved here by the Mod. after few posts.

 

[jjyiz28]

Originally posted by: WTT0001
Oh, and you don't use the WAN port on the second router, plug it into a regular port

oh your right. i talked to my bro, he said its possible just pain in the arse. remember the router inbetween a dsl modem and another router, will have to keep track off 2 different IP networks and will need two diff addresses one at each point of the middle router

 

[fs5]

Originally posted by: jjyiz28

Originally posted by: WTT0001
Oh, and you don't use the WAN port on the second router, plug it into a regular port

oh your right. i talked to my bro, he said its possible just pain in the arse. remember the router inbetween a dsl modem and another router, will have to keep track off 2 different IP networks and will need two diff addresses one at each point of the middle router

your "bro" is wrong...

 

[jjyiz28]

he agrees with you, it is possible. just a PITA

edit: oops, he was talking about wireless router to wireless router, and how its a PITA. which has no bearing to the original question. whoops