Using a wrt54gs v5 as a range extender/repeater

I would like to use a wrt54gs v5 as a repeater/range extender for a wrt160n. I know the N band won't work. trying just G-band.

This will not work, at least not with Linksys firmware. Your WRT54GS is designed to generate a wireless network, not connect to an existing wireless network.
You might be able to find third party firmware, such as dd-wrt, to convert your WRT54GS into a repeater.

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Can I use an airport express as a range extender to a NON apple router using an internet cable (so not wireless)

can I use an airport express as a range extender to a NON apple router using an internet cable (so not wireless)

Yes, if the AirPort Express is set up to create a wireless network that uses the exact same wireless network name as the other router and the same wireless network password as the other router.

Using Linksys WRT54G as a wired network extender with Time Capsule

I have been using the WRT54G as my primary home router with an Airport Express attached to it via Ethernet cable at the opposite end of the house to extend my network. I have recently purchased a Time Capsule, which I plan to make my primary router, and I would like to use the Linksys as the extender and free up the AE to take to my office for music streaming. Is this a doable solution, and is the Linksys difficult to set up for this purpose? The AE currently uses the same network name and password as the Linksys and is a seamless extension of my network. I'd like for the new configuration to be just as seamless.

Welcome to the discussions, Hookshot!
I would like to use the Linksys as the extender
That is doable if you connect the Linksys to the Time Capsule using the ethernet cable and configure the Linksys in "bridge mode" to use the exact same wireless network name, security settings and password as the Time Capsule network.
and is the Linksys difficult to set up for this purpose?
You might want to post on the Linksys forum for that question as we would not have that type of specific info on the Time Capsule forum.
and free up the AE to take to my office for music streaming
The Express would be configured to "join" a wireless network for this. The Express will pick up the strongest signal from either the Time Capsule or Linksys, depending on where they are located in relation to each other.
I'd like for the new configuration to be just as seamless.
It will be if you use the exact same wireless network name, security and password on the Time Capsule and Linksys devices.

Can I use my extreme as a wifi range extender? my dsl is a westel madem/wifi combo.

can I use my airport exteme as a wifi range extender? my dsl is a westel modem/wifi combo.

You can use the AirPort Extreme to extend the wireless network if the network has been created by another Apple router.
The AirPort Extreme would not be compatible for the purpose of extending the wireless from the Westell gateway using wireless only.
If you could connect the AirPort Extreme to the Westell device using an Ethernet connection, you have some other options. Post back if you need more info on this type of setup.

Using AirPort Express as a WiFi Range Extender

I have a Westell Versalink 327 W combination DSL Modem and Wireless Router downstairs hooked up to an iMac via ethernet cable. Can I use the AirPort Express as a WiFi Range Extender upstairs? Any issues I should be aware of?

I suggest that you check with DLink on this as using the same manufacturer will always give you the best chance at compatibility.
Maybe this would do it:
http://www.dlink.com/products/?pid=357

How do I use an Airport Express as a "range-extender" for Airport Extreme?

I bought an Airport Express with the intent of using it as an "extender" for my Airport Extreme, but I find no paper that describes how this is done. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks and cheers, Veit

Thanks for the info. Try this to see if it will do the job for you:
_On your AirPort Extreme (AEBS):_
Open AirPort Utility and click Manual Setup
Click the *Wireless tab* below the row of icons
Your *Wireless Mode* should already be set to “Create a Wireless Network”
Make sure there is a check mark next to “Allow this network to be extended”
Note the setting for Wireless Security as you will need this for the next setup on the AirPort Express
Update to save changes
_On the AirPort Express (AX):_
Hold the reset button in on the AX until you see the amber light begin to blink more quickly
Temporarily, move the AX near your computer and connect a short ethernet cable from your computer to the AX
Open AirPort Utility and click Manual Setup.
Click the *Wireless tab* below the row of icons
*Wireless Mode*….should be set to “Extend a wireless network”. If you don’t see this choice, hold down the option key when you click on the selection box
Wireless Network Name…the name of your main AirPort Extreme network should appear as a choice. Click to select it.
Place a check mark next to Allow wireless clients
Wireless Security….exact same setting as your AEBS
Wireless Password…exact same password as your AEBS
Confirm Password
Click the Base Station tab to assign a name and device password for the AX, set time zone, etc.
Click the Music icon to enable AirTunes if you wish
Update to save settings. You can disconnect the ethernet cable and move the Express to the desired location.
For further reference, Apple's instructions for the "extend" setup appear on pages 43-44 in the Apple AirPort Networks Guide.
Please post back on your results.
Message was edited by: Bob Timmons

Can I use an old AEBS as a range extender?

All I want to do is get it working so that my TV and BR Player can have internet access for firmware updates (and in the case of the TV, program and other software updates) so it doesnt matter if its going to be a bit slower than the rest of the network. I'm currently using the current model AEBS in another room in the house, and really dont particularly want to have ethernet cables draped down the corridors. I did plug in the old one (2003 vintage IIRC, its the one with the built in dialup modem: A1034) but my MBP could not see it to set up... ?need older airport utility?
Anyway, it may be its not worth bothering, maybe better to just get an aiport express... or something over powerline... its just that I already have the older AEBS, and hoped to put it to good use.
All advice and recommendations gratefully received

Unfortunately, that older AEBS will not do what you want....even if you manage to find it in AirPort Utility.
A "new" Express could be configured to "extend" a wireless network to provide more wireless coverage and both Ethernet ports would be available for Ethernet devices.....since the Express is configured as a "bridge" in this type of setup. If you need more ports, you can add an Ethernet switch.
But then, you might be up to the price of a new AEBS....which could also be configured to "extend" and you would have 4 Ethernet ports available.
Powerline could work as well. Hard to say...since the performance of EOP devices varies tremendously. This is one of those times when you won't know if something will work until you try....so it would be wise to understand the store's return policies before you buy.

Can I use a Linksys WRT300N as a range extender?

Currently I have a Linksys WRT300N V1 that I am not using. I do not get wireless coverage in my kitchen and back yard. I want to use the WRT300N as an extended. Is this possible?
Currnetly I have a netgear WRT600 connected to my modem (verizon fios). I would like to use the WRT300N as a repeater/extender if possible.
Thanks
Brian

Linksys routers doesn't support repeater mode, If you want you can use WRT300N as an Access Point by connecting it hard wired to the first router.

Router as range extender????

I was told that I could use this router (EA4500) as a range extender for my Uverse service. To do this, do I need to set it up in bridge mode? I'm a novice at this & I'm not sure what I'm doing. Does the router have to remain plugged in to the modem in bridge mode? Thanks for the help!

You can set the router to bridge mode and use it as an access point only. But you cannot set it up as a range extender. It needs to be plugged into the modem always in order to get the internet connection since the modem will serve be your DHCP server. If you need to extend the signal in the network, why not get a range extender instead of a router?
If you still have the classic firmware for the EA4500, check the link below how to set it to bridge:
Title: Setting up your Linksys Wi-Fi or Smart Wi-Fi Router to Bridge Mode
Article ID: 24583
http://kb.linksys.com/Linksys/ukp.aspx?vw=1&docid=28cee6a2fb0d4176a2210942d1d5836c_Setting_up_the_Li...

WRE54G Range extender not recognized on laptop running Vista

I have just set up a home wireless network using the WRT54GL and the WRE54G range extender. The main computer (WindowsXP) is wired and a desktop (also XP) is getting 100% signal through the WRE54G. A third computer (laptop running on Vista) works fine on wireless running off WRT54GL but is not recognizing the range extender and getting insufficient signal in other parts of the house including the room where the 2nd desktop is getting 100%. The WRE54G is not showing up on the network map of the laptop. Can anyone help me trouble shoot? I need step by step instructions - I don't know a lot of the internet/network lingo but am pretty computer literate. Thanks

If one computer is already working fine with the wireless range extender .... you need to check the wireless settings on the vista Laptop ....
Make sure that the adapter is workiong fine ....
Also try uninstalling & reinstalling the wireless adapter .....

Using old WRT54GS as a range extender?

Good morning!
I first want to say I "think" I might be posting in the wrong forums for this question, but because I'm not really sure what the proper terminology for this is, I thought it best to ask here.
I have recently upgraded my router for my home network from an old Linksys WRT54GS G router, to a new E2500 N router. I have heard/read that it is possible to reconfiqure my old router to act as a range extender for my network but I am unclear how to do so. I think this may be the same thing as an access point, but all the FAQ's I've found seem to have this work as a solo device, not as a device on existing network. I have my e2500 setup with the modem in my study and broadcasting from there, and would like to use my old G router set up as a range extender to be located in the front living room area and picking up the network signal and rebroadcasting from there without a modem or computer attached.
I would like to know if this is possible, and if so, could someone please post a link to a FAQ that might help me set it up properly? Thank you for any and all help on this and hope everyone has a great day!

Sure it's easy. Have you searched the forum for your information? In the upper right search area type in 'two routers'.

Can I use my WRT54G wireless router as a signal range extender?

Hello, I have a couple wireless routers in my home, and basically I guess I can only use one as the main wireless router.
I'd really like to know if I can use one, specifically my linksys WRT54G wireless G router as just a range extender for the wireless signal from the main wireless router. It would save me a bunch so that I wouldn't need to go buy an entirely new device for this. If there is ANY way.
please help
thank you

You can connect as many WRTs as you like to your network if you wire them together. They create a big roaming network then (or several different networks if you want that). You have to set up the "internal" WRTs as access points, though, i.e. you don't connect them through the Internet port to your network but through a numbered LAN port. Also make sure to turn off the DHCP server on the internal WRTs and to assign them a free LAN IP address in your LAN (usually 192.168.1.2,3,4 will work).
In a roaming network there is no main router. All wireless routers are the same in this respect. Your "main" router is only defined by the fact, that it hosts the internet connection. But from the side of the wireless is does not matter. For a roaming network, make sure to assign all access points the identical SSID and wireless security settings. The only difference in the wireless settings should be the channels, where you should use different ones if possible. 1,6, and 11 are non-overlapping and thus are best to be used.
O.K. This was with a wired connection. If you actually need a wireless bridge, i.e., connect to access points through a wireless connection without any wired connection between them, then you have two options:
1. Buy access points like the WAP54G or wireless bridges like the WET54G. They have can be configured for wireless bridging. A WRT54G with standard Linksys firmware does not have this capability.
2. Get a 3rd party firmware for your WRT54G if there is one available for your hardware version. I think not all hardware versions support 3rd party firmware. Check on the label underneath the router to see what hardware version you have. Search for "WRT54G" on wikipedia. You'll find an article about the different hardware versions, which 3rd party firmware projects exist and where to download it. 3rd party firmware usually adds functions like wireless bridging to a WRT. I know HyperWRT+Thibor works well on my WRT54Gv2. Remember, however, that uploading a 3rd party firmware will void your warrenty...

Use WAP54G v3.1 as range extender for WRT54G

I followed the protocol on http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/1NZA81HP757TD for doing this setup. I tried to configure the WAP54G v.3.1 by using Fred's approach of connecting the laptop (with the wireless adaptor disabled) to the WAP and talking on the wired net adapter (on 192.168.1.200). However, I could only get the web interface in offline mode with no confirmation of the settings I made. When I connected the AP to the WRT with the wire, I was able to configure the AP as follows: I set the AP mode to “Wireless Repeater” with the Wireless MAC address from the WRT (from the Wireless Tab under the Status tab). I set the same security setting as the WRT (ie. WPA-Personal, Encription: TKIP with the same key phrase). The SSID is the same for both units with a 2 appended to the AP ssid. I did all this one time leaving the AP with Static IP address at 192.168.1.245. When I leave the wire connected I happily see and can connect to both the AP or the WRT. However, when I disconnect the wire to move the AP to act as a range extender, the ACT light on the front panel goes out and I can still "see" the AP, but I get "limited or no connectivity" and when I try to repair, it get's stuck at getting a new IP address. I get same thing when I removed security from the AP.

i updated w/ v3.04....all that's available on the linksys site... no change. and I was wrong above, it's not the Act light that goes out but the link. It's clear the WAP is not receiving a wireless signal from the WRT...

HT4145 How can I use an Airport Extreme to act as a Range Extender for an Alcatel One Touch Y800Z WiFi modem/router? I get a message saying it cannot be extended. Thank you. Arup

How can I use an Airport Extreme to act as a Range Extender for an Alcatel One Touch Y800Z WiFi modem/router? As we live in a rural area and our landline broadband speeds are awful, I have moved on to a 3G provider in the UK (EE/Orange) and set up the wireless modem which is working very well with an iMac. I have an Airport Extreme base station which was previously connected with an Ethernet cable to the landline router, and two Airport Express stations as Range Extenders. I would now like to use the Airport Extreme and the two Express stations to extend the range of the Alcatel WiFi device. I have tried automatic and manual set up with the Airport Utility but at the crucial step for selecting a network to extend, although the WiFi device is recognised, I get a message saying it cannot be extended.
Thank you for any help you can provide.
Arup

This is a problem with a lot of cheap end wifi hotspot like devices.. sometimes you can just swap the sim out to a real 3G wireless router.. that is a better approach IMHO than wireless repeater ever will be.
In the meantime..
Have a go with the suggestion.. place the express as wireless bridge. With a computer connected to the wifi from alcatel unit.. (I am amazed Alcatel still are in domestic market.. I thought they sold out). Set the express to join the wifi.. you do this in the airport utility.. old one is easy.. but in v6 you have to trust to luck so to speak and hope the auto setup works.. tell us if you have trouble.
With the Express bridging.. you can then plug it by ethernet into the TC.. which will be in router bridge..
ie
You can then run the connection from wireless or ethernet on the TC.. and it will relay back to the alcatel for internet.. all a bit dodgy but who knows.. it may give you what you need.
Wireless repeater is never particularly reliable in my experience. I would avoid it if possible.

HT4260 Can I use a Netgear Universal WN3000RP Wi-Fi Range Extender?

Can I use a Netgear Universal WN3000RP Wi-Fi Range Extender with my Airport Express to extend the range?
If so, is there anything that I need to do in order to configure my computer for it to work properly?
Are there any disadvanges to doing this (speed, signal strength)?
Thanks.

You always want to stay with the same manufacturer if possible for your wireless needs to insure compatibility. If you have a recent version AirPort Express now, using another Express to "extend" the wireless signal will usually work well if there are not too many obstructions for the signal to overcome.
We cannot say if the Netgear device might work for you or not.....it was not compatible with Apple when we tried a sample a few months ago.....but with wireless, you never really know.
Let's just say that the product may not be as "universal" as the title might suggest. There are likely some footnotes in the Netgear materials that their product will not work with devices that use "proprietary" settings, as Apple does.
If you try the Netgear device, let us know how it works for you.

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