Linking 2 wrt300n wireless routers??

I need help in linking two wrt300n linksys wireless routers. I am setting up a retreat center with two wings 180 feet long. One router will not reach the length of the building. I am able to make connection with one router but the other router will not allow internet connection. Can anyone help me?
Dennis

With the equipment you have, the only way to "link" them together is by ethernet cable. You cannot link them wirelessly.
The WRT300N that is connected to your modem will be your primary router. The other WRT300N will need to be converted to a WAP (wireless access point).
For instructions on how to do that, see my post at:
http://forums.linksys.com/linksys/board/message?board.id=Wired_Routers&message.id=14774&query.id=175...
The instructions are the same for your setup, except the "wired" router in the instructions is the same as your primary router.
Also note that with two wireless routers, you will need to set them as follows:
SSID: same on both (do not use "linksys" )
SSID broadcast: both set to enabled
encyption method: same on both
encryption key: same on both
channel: set each router to a different channel. You can use any two channels, but ideally they should be at least 5 channels apart. Channels 1, 6, and 11 usually work best.

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