Wireless Piggybacking / Bridging

[Padilla]

Hey all,


Im trying to get my D-Link 802.11g AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless Router
Model: DI-624 (router A)

To connect to a Linksys 802.11 (b I think) Model BEFSW11S4 v2/v3. (router B)

What im essentially trying to do, is have router A connect to router b (which has the a LAN connection to the internet. because the signal I get from router B is weak at human height level, so I got up on a ladder with my laptop almost to the ceiling and got great signal from my brothers upstairs.

So what I did was mounted router A to the ceiling in this nook in a closet, whereas I have "Excellent reception" to router A.

What would be the process on setting up router A to establish a connection to router B
to essentially (ride / piggyback / extend) the network. In order for my to be able to use my laptop with a stable signal.

Thanks in advance!

 

[JackMDS]

Your Routers can not talk one to the other.

You need WDS Routers inorder to do this type of connetion.

Link to: Wireless Network - Configuration Modes.

Buffalo Tech. Belkin, and SMC have few modewls that can do WDS.

Or use your Netgear and Bridge to it.

Other alternatives.

Link to: Extending the Distance of Entry Level Wireless Network.

Link to: Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Switch with an Access Point

Link to: Wirelessly Bridging Home / Network.

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[BriGy86]

well i know you can have 2 routers connected through a hard wire and have it work if you enable RIP (don't know if it works with wireless) and some routers i believe you can change their function, such as changing it to an access point, bridge, or repeater

 

[Padilla]

JACKMDS,


I also have the ability to change router A to a Belkin 802.11g which has the WDS function in which you speak of. Would it work then ?

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: Padilla
JACKMDS,


I also have the ability to change router A to a Belkin 802.11g which has the WDS function in which you speak of. Would it work then ?

It might work you should give it a try.

Why Might?

WDS would work for sure with another Wireless Router of the same Brand. Across Brands(depending on chipset) it not always working.

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