- Dec 24, 2004
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I have two Linksys WAP11 (ver 2.2) WAPs. Here is a crude little paint drawing of what I want to do. I want to connect one WAP directly to my computer, and the other wap directly to my router, which is a DHCP server connected to a modem for internet access. I would like the effect to be as if the computer was directly connected to the router.
Right now I have the machines set up as in the illustration. The wireless access points are set to "Wireless Bridge" mode, with the LAN MAC address of each other specified in settings. Other settings available are Access Point, Access Point Client, and Wireless Bridge -Point to Multipoint. They are both using WEP 256bit with the same key. Both WAPs are configured with unique IPs, and have the same subnet mask as everything else on the network.
Right now when I connect one of the WAPs directly to my computer, it does not detect a link. The system tray shows the "Network cable disconnected" balloon. When either WAP is connected to the router, the link LED is lit.
So right now, I don't really have a clear idea of exactly how everything should be configured, and whether I'm on the right track. All my cables by the way are regular CAT5, not crossover.
Thanks for your help.
Right now I have the machines set up as in the illustration. The wireless access points are set to "Wireless Bridge" mode, with the LAN MAC address of each other specified in settings. Other settings available are Access Point, Access Point Client, and Wireless Bridge -Point to Multipoint. They are both using WEP 256bit with the same key. Both WAPs are configured with unique IPs, and have the same subnet mask as everything else on the network.
Right now when I connect one of the WAPs directly to my computer, it does not detect a link. The system tray shows the "Network cable disconnected" balloon. When either WAP is connected to the router, the link LED is lit.
So right now, I don't really have a clear idea of exactly how everything should be configured, and whether I'm on the right track. All my cables by the way are regular CAT5, not crossover.
Thanks for your help.