• We’re currently investigating an issue related to the forum theme and styling that is impacting page layout and visual formatting. The problem has been identified, and we are actively working on a resolution. There is no impact to user data or functionality, this is strictly a front-end display issue. We’ll post an update once the fix has been deployed. Thanks for your patience while we get this sorted.

Using a wireless router as an adapter

T

The Pentium Guy

Diamond Member
I have 2 routers.... I'm just wondering if I could use my other router as a network adapter (wireless). I doubt it, but this is just out of curiosity.

-TPG
 
Yes, basically, although in this configuration it's referred to as a bridge. I have this setup running right now, to avoid having to run cables all over the house and extend the range of my wireless network at the same time. Your manual can tell you if your router or access point supports bridging, which it very well may.
 
Hey,
can you help me out a bit?

The manual says this:
Using the Access Point Mode
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The
Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this
mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In AP mode, the
Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet
as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address is
192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These can be customized for
your need.
1. Enable the AP mode my selecting ?Enable? in the ?Use as Access Point only?
page. When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP
settings.
2. Set your IP settings to match your network. Click ?Apply Changes?.
3. Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network.
The Router is now acting as an Access Point. To access the Router advanced
user interface again, type the IP address you specified into your browser?s
navigation bar. You can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering,
SSID and channel normally.

It's a Belkin wireless router. Unfortunately, the problem I have is...... it says you need to connect the router to the other network USING A CABLE. So this basically means that I can't connect to it wirelessly?

-TPG
 
Why in the world would you use a wireless router as a wireless access point, that's what a wireless access point is for. That setup is to add wireless connectivity to a wired router. Anyway, Email or call Belkin, they should be able to help.
 
I don't think you can use the router in a bridge setup. What you pasted above shows how to use the router to add a new hotspot to an existing wired network (using some other router to do the DHCP etc.) I don't think there are many cheap SOHO wireless routers that can act as a bridge.
 
Which Belkin router do you have? Mine supports bridging mode, which I use to connect my Xbox & ReplayTV to the wireless network.
 
It's a belkin 802.11b (There's only one of them). I've decided to simply get an adapter, as Belkin told me the router doesn't support bridging.
 
Ah, the 802.11g model that I have does do bridging, the b series must not have.

Though with the cheap prices you can get a router, you may just wait for a good deal on one. I paid $9 after rebate for my router
 
It is possible, though (while not with your current hardware). There have been a thread or two about using a wrt54g with alchemy as a bridge for a di-624. Since i got both of them laying around, I'm tempted to try it soon.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Back
Top