Linksys WRT54G v5.1 "bridge mode" or "access point"

Hello all.
I have tried to find out how to activate something called "bridge mode" or "access point" and failed.
Can anyone help me? I need to use the wireless router between another router and my computer.
I hope you can help me.
Thank you...
Message Edited by Flowergun on 08-16-2007 12:18 PM

Yes. That's correct. You also have to change the LAN IP address of the router to avoid address conflicts.
For full description see here.

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