Turning wrt54g into a access point

Need to know how to turn a wrt54g v8 into a access point and to connect to a a existing network.

If you want to turn your WRT54G into a wireless access point for wireless clients then follow these instructions.
If you want to turn your WRT54G into a wireless bridge (connecting two separated wireds LAN through a wireless link) or a wireless repeater (extending the wireless coverage of an other access point) this is not possible. Linksys WRTs do not connect to other access points with stock firmware.
You can try to install 3rd party firmware like dd-wrt. dd-wrt adds bridging and repeating capabilities.

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Help with using the WRT54G as an Access Point

Ever since I've been using the WRT54G as an access point behind another router I have been experiencing intermittent disconnects and reconnects from the internet anywhere from once every 5 to 60 minutes. I get the message notifcation that the Local Area Network is disconnected for a split second before everything reconnects and works fine. This has been happening on my desktop which is wired directly to the WRT54G which itself is wired directly to the other router, but I have also experienced these disconnects with my iPhone and laptops which have been using the wireless signal.
When I was connected directly to the original router I hadn't experienced any of these problems. I've also tried changing settings and even disabling the wireless broadcast of the WRT54G but to no avail. I can't figure out what the issue is, but it seems to also be affecting the wireless broadcast of the original router.
I've updated firmware for the Linksys, and I've done a reset for the Linksys as well.
Any help would be much appreciated to get rid of these disconnects.

OK, so I've tried a different setting to see if it'll work.
Previously I had not configured the WAN of the Linksys router at all and left it on Auto (DHCP) even though I disabled the DHCP for the LAN. I've now set the WAN up to a random Static IP and hopefully this will solve the problem, but I'm not sure as of yet, if anyone could look over the settings to see if they're correct please let me know.
Router 1- (Router)
WAN - Configured to ISP
LAN - DHCP
IP: 192.168.1.1
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
IP Range: 192.168.1.100 - 192.168.1.150
Router 2 - Linksys (AP)
WAN - Static IP
IP: 64.XXX.XXX.1 (made up value)
Subnet: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 64.XXX.XXX.254 (made up value)
DNS: XX.XXX.XXX.X (made up value)
LAN - DHCP disabled
IP: 192.168.1.2
Subnet: 255.255.255.252
The WRT54G was a bit of a pain in terms of what Static IP and Gateway values they would accept, so I had to randomly put in values until I found something that worked. So far no disconnects, but it's only been half an hour. I can't seem to access the admin page for my Linksys router at 192.168.1.2 anymore though.

How can I turn mac mini into wifi access point for iPhone?

Hi,
I do not have a wifi router.
I want my iPhone to be able to use my broadband internet instead of the slow EDGE internet.
The simple solution would be to buy a wifi router whih would enable my iPhone to access the wifi home network.
*What if I could turn the mac mini into a wifi access point?* That would save me from the hassle of buying a wifi router.
Any idea how to do this??
Message was edited by: d00by666

I did this.
I think I am doing something wrong. I am doing something wrong in this setting *from ethernet to airport*.
see attached screenshot.
To start Internet sharing on a computer using Mac OS X:
1. Open System Preferences, click Sharing, and then click Internet.
2. Select how you would like to share your Internet connection, and then click Start. You
can choose to share your Internet connection with AirPort-enabled computers,
computers with built-in Ethernet, or both.
Note:
If your Internet connection and your local network use the same port (built-in
Ethernet, for example), contact your ISP before you turn on Internet sharing. In some
cases (if you use a cable modem, for example) you might unintentionally affect the
network settings of other ISP customers, and your ISP might terminate your service to
prevent you from disrupting its network.
3. If you want to share your Internet connection with computers using AirPort, click
AirPort Options to give your network a name and password.
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Turn your old WAP54G access point into a nice universal repeater

If you have an old Linksys WAP54G access point lying around, you can turn it into a nice repeater even if you don't use a Linksys wifi router.
The stock firmware in the WAP54G supports only Linksys routers for repeater and bridge functions, but if you upload the very nice DD-WRT firmware (at your own risk, etc.) from here and then configure your reborn device as described here, you can get around the proprietary block built in by Linksys.
I wouldn't do this with a critical device or one that's still under warranty (if indeed there are any still under warranty), but if you're like me and you have a growing collection of network gadgets in your closet, you might be able to blow an afternoon and have a little fun.
I haven't tested to see if the effective range is actually extended or boosted -- probably not boosted, but just relayed -- but certainly I connect to a much stronger signal than when I had to pick up my wifi signal from the other side of my home.
Plus, I had the immense satisfaction of circumventing a manufacturer's proprietary restrictions on the use of purchased hardware.

dhave wrote:Plus, I had the immense satisfaction of circumventing a manufacturer's proprietary restrictions on the use of purchased hardware.
I felt the same way when I jailbroke my iPhone.

WRT54G as an access point BY ITSELF

I am a college student. In my room at school, I have a Linksys wireless access point that I plug into the wall. Any computer that connects to the access point wirelessly gets an IP assigned by my college. This is what I wanted because I wanted to be able to use wireless without a router.
My friend has a WRT54G. Is there anyway I can configure this router to act the way my access point does in my room?

it is not possible in the case of WRT54G as you are getting on WAP54G ... as the router will provide Ip address to computer in the range of 192.168.1.1 ..... You can connect it to the Service Provider cable ... & configure it ...

WRT54G's as Access Point/Repeater

Can 2 WRT54G routers be set up to create a wireless distribution system? 1 would be connected to a DSL modem and a couple of devices connected via ethernet, the other would be used as a bridged access point or repeater to broadcast to clients as well as connected via ethernet to another switch. Is this possible?

I had exactly the same situation and did get it to work - eventually. Commuications are possible between wireless and ethernet (hard wired) computers without restriction even if connected to the WAP's ethernet port.
It's been a while since I set things up so some of this is from memory.
Use "Wireless Repeater" mode on the WAP54G. Make sure SSIDs and wireless channel of the WAP and WRT are the same. Manually enter the MAC address of the WRT into the WAP. Note the WRT has THREE MAC addresses. If I remember correctly, you want the one for wireless.
I think some of my problems were in selection of wireless security. I believe the final choice was WPA (not WPA-2). If you have problems getting the two boxes to talk, disable security until you get a connection then try different security settings (both WRT and WAP need to match).

WRT54G as an access point

Dear Sir, When I can find instructions how to configure the WRT54G as an ordinary access point for wireless equipment (notebooks, etc.) Is it technically possible to work without DHCP but assign my local static network addresses to wireless card device (for example: 10.0.0.2 to 00:21:29:81:6C:AD, 10.0.0.5 to 00:22:29:81:6C:BB, etc.) Best regards, Piotr

Sorry forgot to Add the link .....
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Using WRT54G as a access point.

I have two WRT54G's and have the internet connected to one of them. I am trying to use the second as an access point, but I haven't been able to figure out how to connect them. I dont have the option of running a cable. Anyone know how to get it to work?
Ben

A wrt54g wont talk to a wrt54g wirelessly.

Yet another Fios user trying to add a WRT54G as an access point

Hello all - I've read through the forum and I think I know what I need to do, but want to confirm before I start jacking up a working network.
Current state -
1. Fios (Mi424 WR Rev D) wireless modem / router / gateway is up and running
2. If I recall correctly, I set it up with static IP addresses so my wireless enabled printer is always on the same IP and my Linksys Nas200 is too (easier to reconnect both to my work laptop)
3. Fios router is in downstairs closet in corner of house - kids now want to connect laptop upstairs and signal is not so good
4. Dad wants to use trusty semi-retired Linksys WRT54G (ver 1.1) as an access point for upstairs but doesn't really want to mess with firmware and doesn't want to run a cat5 cable between the two routers.
Is this the right way to do it? - (link to Linksys knowledge base answer ID 3733 -----> LINK )
I have read through this 3 times, but don't understand it very well. I'm an IT guy by trade, but obviously not a network admin.... Any help is much appreciated!
thanks,
Matt

Thanks for this. Sad to hear but not shocking.
Is there any way to make these signals seemless to the end users? i.e. the same SSID so that it just a user just gets one signal and automagically hits the strongest one? I'm assuming using the same SSID, channel, key, etc. would do it.
thanks.

Trouble converting WRT54G v6 to access point

I want to use my WRT54G (version 6) as a simple access point - I have another router that connects to the internet and which has a DHCP server. I read several other threads that said this could be done by 1) changing the WRT54G IP address to, say, 192.168.1.2; 2) disabling the DHCP server; and 3) connecting the WRT54G to my network using one of the LAN ports, not the Internet / WAN port.
I did the above and it's not working.
Home LAN: DSL modem connects to BEFSR81 router in a wiring cabinet in the garage; CAT5e runs from the BEFSR81 to several jacks around the house where I have a desktop PC and a laptop, both running Windows XP.
What I did:
1. Take WRT54G fresh out of the box and plug in power. I.e., factory defaults.
2. Connect my laptop to the WRT54G with a patch cord, connecting to a LAN port.
3. Use http://192.168.1.1 to configure the WRT54G: change IP address to 192.168.1.2; disable DHCP server; disable uPnP.
4. Disconnect laptop from WRT54G, connect WRT54G to my wired LAN, using a LAN port (not the Internet port).
5. Using the desktop computer on the LAN observe that http://192.168.1.2 (the WRT54G) is reachable and still has the above configuration, and observe that the desktop can still reach the internet.
6. Connect the laptop to a second LAN port on the WRT54G, observe that it gets an IP address from the BEFSR81, observe that the laptop can ping 192.168.1.1 (the BEFSR81) and 192.168.1.2 (the WRT54G), and can reach the internet. Looking good so far!!
7. Unplug the laptop from the WRT54G and try to connect wirelessly to the WRT54G (using the default SSID of "linksys", no security). Using the wireless software on the laptop observe the "linksys" SSID appears, so try to connect to it. Status shows "associated", then sits for a minute or so and gives up, assigning Windows XP's standard bogus client IP address 169.254.85.4, indicating did not get an IP address from DHCP, and wireless connection is no-go. Repeat several times, and also try "ipconfig /renew", all to no avail. Laptop can connect wirelessly to another access point using a different SSID, so laptop wireless stuff is known good.
8. Very sad... Any advice?

Thanks Cekimball. I might have a similar problem and would like to ask the same questions.

How set up my wrt54g v6 as access point

Hi i want to set up my wrt54g v6 to get wireless signal from my wrt54gx2 router 100 feet away. thanks.

Your WRT54G is not designed to do this, at least not with Linksys firmware. Perhaps you can find some 3rd party firmware to do this, however, if you load 3rd party firmware, it will void your Linksys warranty.
Most Linksys routers are designed to generate a wireless network, not connect to an existing wireless network.

WRT160N as Access point

Hey all, The library 2 buildings away (my house, neighbors house, library) has free public wifi. They have a 3com N wireless router. I can only get a signal if I build a cantenna. Now, I am looking to take that signal and enhance it so all wireless componets inside my house can pick up the wireless signal. The way im looking to do this, from my understanding of reading and reading non stop through discussion boards and other internet articles, is to purchase a WRT160N wireless router, download the DD-WRT firmware to turn it into a access point. Now, my problem is that I will not have administative control as the router is at the library and I highly doubt they will let me get into their admin settings. Is there any way this can be done. I am looking to place the 160N halfway between my house and the library. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

You can use the WRT160N as an access point if you are trying to upgrade the router with dd-wrt firmware as the dd-wrt firmware has the feature to make the router work as an access point.However,while configuring the WRT,you need to match all the wireless setting to WRT like SSID,Security Type & Key,Wireless Channel including the Wireless Mac Address for the router.
**Upgrading the router with third-party firmware will void the warranty period.

How do I configure WRT54G as a wireless access point?

Ater a whole series of problems related to Vista, a WAP54G, Airport xpress, wireless printers, etc. plus at least three hours on the phone with Linksys tech support acessing my computer remotely and still not fixing the problems, I dumped my WRT54GC for a Belkin-N router. I set it up over the weekend and slowly regained internet access, then the pinter, then the Airports.
I still would like to have an access point because my signal strength even with the new N router is too weak downstairs to allow my PS3 to connect to it. I cannot figure out how to configure the WAP54G to make it work. I want to take a shot with the WRT54GC. From what I've read, I should be able to do it.
I can get into the router (referring to the Linksys) no problem. I can reconfigure it to an extent, changing the IP address to the recommended 192.168.1.2. I do this by running an ethernet cable from my PC to the router. Howver, after changing the IP address in the router I can't get into it any more using the new IP address. When I attach teh Linksys router to the Belkin I can't get in either.
Both the Linksys and the Belkin use 192.168.1.1 as the default IP address for each device.
I would like to know what settings I need to change i nteh WRT54G to turn it ino an access point -- an extenson of my existing network with teh Belkin router attached to the Comcast modem. I have looked at various how-to's and they all seem to assume I am connecting the two routers with an ethernet cable. If it's not clear at this point, I'd like to connect them wirelessly.
Thanks.

Thanks so much for the reply.
I was working with it all last night and somethign strange happened. After reading some other info on the internets, I changed the IP address on the WRT to 192.168.2.1. It updated, I then ran the wire from the Belkin to the WRT, I typed in 192.168.2.1, it took me to the Linksys setup page, but when I clicked "wireless" in the WRT setup, it took me to the Belkin setup page. How in the world did that happen?
Armed with tis new info, I did a hard reset on the WRT -- assuming it would change the WRT back to 192.168.1.1 -- got into the setup, turned off DHCP, left the IP as .1.1, and then wired it again into the Belkin. I can now get into the setup of either one.
Here's the thing: I don't want the two routers wired together. I want to move the WRT downstairs so a PS3 can pick up the signal. I want the WRT to wirelessly relay that signal to the Belkin to get the PS3 onto the net. I can't run a wire from the Belkin to the WRT.
I've read conflicting reports about whether the WRT can do this. Other sites suggest adding 3rd party firmware to add that functionality but that will definitely push the bounds of my abilities and likely exceed them. So, can the WRT even function in this way?
Inre the WAP, I don' know why but my ability to access the setup menu via 192.168.1.245 is very hit or miss -- much miss than hit. It makes no sense unless there is a bad connection somewhere because I hard reset, wire it to my laptop, put in the IP, and time out 19 times out of 20. I've got the MAC address for the router, and I think I know I want it to function as a repeater, but I've not been able to get that working right eihter.
Thanks for any further reply.

Wrt54g as a wireless access point

alright i recently changed around my configuration with my wrt54g wireless router. I have made it into an access point which i was unaware is better. Im kinda new to the networking deal though it is what i want to do as a career and access points are new to me. so to the point of this post... when i make it an access point instead of the router i cannot access the admin setup page anymore. I know that when its the DHCP server you type in the default gateway that your given and the admin page pops up... well when its just an access point the gateway is from your router box not the linksys. so how if at all possible am i able to access the setup for the linksys if say i wanted to change the SSID of my network? i appreciate any help
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It depends. If you have another gateway router then you should assign a LAN IP address inside the gateway router LAN. For instance, if your gateway router uses 192.168.0.1/255.255.255.0 then you could assign a LAN IP address of 192.168.0.2/255.255.255.0, turn off the DHCP server and do the LAN-LAN connection.
If you only have a simple modem and the computers make a direct connection to your ISP then you have to set up a static IP address temporarily. Assuming you did not change the LAN IP address of the WRT from 192.168.1.1/255.255.255.0 you would assign a static IP address 192.168.1.2 with subnet mask 255.255.255.0 on the computer. With this static IP address the computer can access http://192.168.1.1/ After that you change the computer back to DHCP (Retrieve IP address automatically).

WRT54GS as Access Point

Is there a way to set up the WRT54GS as an access point for the WRT300N? I just recently purchased the WRT300N and I was looking to extend my signal without purchasing the wireless repeater. Can anyone help with this?

no...the linksys routers would only work as wireless access points and not repeaters / bridge

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