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Using an old WRT54G router as an AP with my new wireless router
I just got a D-Link DIR-655 wireless router as a replacement for my old Linksys WRT54G and I want to use the old router as a wireless access point for the new one. I've been following the instructions here http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/tutorials/article.php/3826776 for setting it up, but it is not working for me. It sees the SSID of the AP and says it's strong, but I have the "Limited or no connectivity" message. "
I know that the AP is connected Internet access because when I plugged my laptop directly into it I was able to get online.
Are there any steps or configuration settings that this page has omitted?
Thanks.
I know that the AP is connected Internet access because when I plugged my laptop directly into it I was able to get online.
Are there any steps or configuration settings that this page has omitted?
Thanks.
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ICaldwell has the solution above. Also make sure that you change the wireless channel on the Linksys to something different than your Dlink.
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Thanks for the responses. I figured as much.
However, I'm definitely following the instructions (my specifics: WEP, a different SSID and N for the new one and G for the old), but when I choose to connect, I get "Acquiring Network address" on the main "Wireless Network Connection" screen and then "Waiting for network to be ready..." for a while. Eventually it says I've connected, but the SSID then says "Limited or no connectivity".
I don't get it.
However, I'm definitely following the instructions (my specifics: WEP, a different SSID and N for the new one and G for the old), but when I choose to connect, I get "Acquiring Network address" on the main "Wireless Network Connection" screen and then "Waiting for network to be ready..." for a while. Eventually it says I've connected, but the SSID then says "Limited or no connectivity".
I don't get it.
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One other thing: I've noticed that the old router admin page is now accessible when I'm connected to the new router (I guess because I changed its IP so that it's within the new one's range).
If they're *not* on the same SSID should they still be in the same range?
If they're *not* on the same SSID should they still be in the same range?
first remove and keys (WEP,WPA etc) and let it work as a range expander
it will get the SSID and communicate with your new W/L Router
then set any keys.
it's like setting a range expander
try it and post reply if it works or not
cheers
it will get the SSID and communicate with your new W/L Router
then set any keys.
it's like setting a range expander
try it and post reply if it works or not
cheers
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Thanks, thsteph.
Does it matter how the new router's set up? It's currently on N only and using WPA Personal. My linksys only does B or G. Does they both have to be on the same band when I do this?
Does it matter how the new router's set up? It's currently on N only and using WPA Personal. My linksys only does B or G. Does they both have to be on the same band when I do this?
yes it does; they have to support the same W/L type. having b/g/N on doesn't prevent you from using N on other devices. but your router (old one) will need the b/g compatibility to get the signal. it won't get the N. do you have the option of b/g/n on the new one or you have to set it only to N?
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Thanks. It turned out that the problem was that the new router was set to transmit on N only whereas the old router was on G. Once I set new router to N & G, the old router worked properly as a W/L AP