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PostPosted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 4:49 pm 
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Hi Guys!

I have 2 wireless routers with me.

(Linksys WAG200G & USR 9111).

Now, I am using USR9111 as the primary router. But, it not enough to provide network for the whole area. So, I have planned to add another router to this wireless network.

Is it possible?

If, it's possible then how can I do this?

Thanks in advance.


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Yep. configure the second router with the same SSID and WPA password. You might be able to get away with disabling DHCP on the second router. Devices will then pass through it to hit the primary for address info. But Ive run into issues were it will not pass the DHCP request. If that is the case then you will need to enable DHCP on the second router as well, just with a different scope inside the same subnet.
example:
Router1 DHCP scope: 192.168.1.50- 192.168.1.100
router 2 DHCP scope: 192.168.1.150-192.168.1.200
Both will use the same DNS and Gateway.

Then connect the second APs WAN port to one of the primary's LAN ports and you should be good.

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Just remember that your wireless coverage will not be seamless to your end devices. They will stay connected to one AP until the connection drops. They will not transfer to the better quality signal until you disconnect and then reconnect.

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 12, 2012 5:05 pm 
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that1guy15 wrote:
Yep. configure the second router with the same SSID and WPA password. You might be able to get away with disabling DHCP on the second router. Devices will then pass through it to hit the primary for address info. But Ive run into issues were it will not pass the DHCP request. If that is the case then you will need to enable DHCP on the second router as well, just with a different scope inside the same subnet.
example:
Router1 DHCP scope: 192.168.1.50- 192.168.1.100
router 2 DHCP scope: 192.168.1.150-192.168.1.200
Both will use the same DNS and Gateway.

Then connect the second APs WAN port to one of the primary's LAN ports and you should be good.


So, do I have to connect both the routers via an Ethernet cable?


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Yes, that is the best way to do it.

If you want them to connect via wireless then its a whole other ballgame.
First your secondary AP will need to support connecting to a wireless AP, usually they just support acting as an AP not client. If it dosent then you would need to install DD-WRT or similar firmware (if supported by your model) to get that functionality. Then its just a mess getting it setup. On top of that you loose half your bandwidth to end devices connecting to the secondary AP. Just messy all around.

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that1guy15 wrote:
Yes, that is the best way to do it.

If you want them to connect via wireless then its a whole other ballgame.
First your secondary AP will need to support connecting to a wireless AP, usually they just support acting as an AP not client. If it dosent then you would need to install DD-WRT or similar firmware (if supported by your model) to get that functionality. Then its just a mess getting it setup. On top of that you loose half your bandwidth to end devices connecting to the secondary AP. Just messy all around.


Can you please brief me the way to connect both routers wireless?

Don't get me wrong dude!

My parents won't allow me to drill the newly built walls. :(


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Looks like your WAG200G is not supported by DD-WRT so that is not going to be an option.

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that1guy15 wrote:
Looks like your WAG200G is not supported by DD-WRT so that is not going to be an option.


Mmm...

I will buy 2 routers which are supported by DD-WRT and then write you back.

Thank you very much for your intention to help me and effort dude!


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Just dig around for some routers that support wireless bridging. Some vendors have built it in to there system. If not then yeah DD-WRT is a good bet.

Also as another option.

Check these guys out. Wall mounted Wifi adapters w/ ethernet jacks.

http://h17007.www1.hp.com/us/en/product ... index.aspx
http://www.ruckuswireless.com/products/ ... ndoor/7025
http://www.motorola.com/Business/US-EN/ ... 6511_US-EN


option 3) spend$40 bucks on some beer and Rib-eye steaks and convene your dad to let you run a cable through the walls. Hell after a few beers he might even help!

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 15, 2012 2:49 pm 
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i have Asus Access point...it can be Access point-Router-repeater all 3
u can buy repeater also


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If you want a ddwrt capable router hit up goodwill . They have tons of the wrt54g ones. Local here they are like $10. Perfect for simple range extenders.

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