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Using two Linksys WAP54g access points, one configured as a true AP and one as a AP client

Asked by BryanC in Wireless Networking, Wireless Network Cards & Adapters

Tags: wap54g, client, linksys, ap

Here is my setup. I have a 4 port Netgear router (wired, not wireless). The Netgear router is connected to a cable modem, a PC, and a Linksys WAP54g access point. The WAP54g is configured to use WPA and has been providing wireless Internet for a laptop. I have a new desktop computer located in another part of the house that I want to get working wirelessly. I know I could get a PCI wireless card, but I'm interested in running Linux on the new box and I would rather not deal with WIFI driver issues under Linux.

Therefore, I decided to get another WAP54g, configure it for Access Point Client mode and connect it to the new desktop via a small 4 port hub. I want to use Access Point Client Mode and not bridging because in bridging mode, both APs can only talk to each other which knocks out the laptop functionality.

I hooked up the new WAP54g and can access it from the new desktop. I selected AP Client as the access mode and did the site survey. My other AP was found and selected. The MAC address of the original AP was discovered and automatically filled in. My problem is I cannot ping any of the other devices such as the original AP, the Netgear router, or get Internet connectivity.

The original AP is a WAP54g v1.1 model with v2.07, Apr 08, 2004 firmware. The new AP is a WAP54g v2 model with v2.08, Jan 24 2005 firmware. The release notes for both firmwares indicate that WPA is supported in the way I'm trying to run.

Does anyone have an idea why this is not working?

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Using two Linksys WAP54g access points, one configured as a true AP and one as a AP client

Asked by BryanC in Wireless Networking, Wireless Network Cards & Adapters

Tags: wap54g, client, linksys, ap

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