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).

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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.

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.

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.

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 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

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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.

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.

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

Using a WRT54G as a wireless access point with a WRT610N gateway router

I have just replaced my WRT54G gateway router with a WRT610N and everything is fine. However, I want to know if it is possible for me to use the old WRT54G as an access point/wireless bridge on a different floor to the gateway.. that is I want the WRT54G to connect wirelessly as a router to the WRT610N gateway router (not cabling them on the LAN ports) and then I want to use its LAN ports on the WRT54G for local cabled devices rather than use it as a wireless extender. I have read various post but most seem to suggest cabling between the routers.
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With Linksys firmware: no. Not possible. A Linksys wireless router won't operate as bridge. It won't connect wireless to other devices. You have to run a cable
With 3rd party firmware like dd-wrt or tomato: you can configure the router as wireless bridge or repeater. Please check the documentation of the 3rd party firmware to find out if your router model and version is compatible. Please remember, that a bridge or repeater with the WRT54G will slow down your whole wireless network.

Bypass an access point for packet sniffing

Hello,
I have recently set up a WiFi network with WPA/PSK connection and a tablet PC with Windows 7 with "connectify" to act as a repeater/access point. But I would like to use the client running Arch connected to the repeater to log the traffic after the access point/repeater/gateway with, how do I do that?
Main Access point/gateway connected to the internet has an IP address of 192.168.10.254
Software repeater (connectify) has 192.168.2.1
Client has 192.168.2.102
So far I can only "see" the traffic between the client and the repeater.

I'm not entirely sure I understand this, but as far as I can tell you have a setup as follows:
Gateway--Windows 7 Tablet--Arch Client
I'm unsure what exactly you're trying to do with the Arch client. What exactly do you plan to log? How are the devices connected together and how many interfaces does each device have?
I *think* I have a vague idea of what you're trying to do, but I can't help until I know what you're working with in more detail.
Jon

Use WRT110 as a wireless access point to connect desktop computer to a WRT160N network.

I am having a problem setting my WRT110 connected to a desktop computer, as an access point to a net broadcast by a WRT160N. The WRT connects to the desktop computer, but does not see the WRT169N network. A laptop with 802.11g sitting next to the desktop is able to link to the WRT160N network, although the signal is weak, but workable. Has anyone any ideas on how to use the WRT110 as as access point rather than a router. I spoke with CISCO technician level 2, and he says it can't be done. CISCO website for WRT110 describes it as three devices in one, one being a wireless access point. CISCO technician says get a WAP, but I think I should be able to use the WRT110. Help appreciated.

Linksys Wireless Routers (WRT...) are simple access points. They don't establish a connection to any other wireless device. They only allow wireless access for clients. That's the definition for an access point: to be a point of access into the LAN for clients. It is a common misconception that a "wireless access point" would always include bridging or repeating capabilities although that is a completely different mode of operation.
What you want is not an access point but a wireless repeater (WRE) or a wireless bridge (WET) or a combination. The Linksys WAPs are versatile wireless devices which can be operated as access point, repeater, and bridge.
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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 Access Point & Intermittent Connectivity

So I followed the advice found here
http://forums.linksys.com/linksys/board/message?board.id=Wireless_Routers&message.id=26177
Hooking up a wired router to my WRT54G Router, which I am trying to use as an access point. I've set my LAN IP to 192.168.1.2, disabled DHCP, cables plugged into LAN ports, not the WAN port.I also changed it to Router Mode instead of gateway mode.
The problem is my wired router is my landlord's, and I don't have access to it. Anyway, I can usually connect, but sometimes it disconnects repeatedly, and it seems like i can't keep a connection for more than 5 minutes.
The problem doesn't seem to nearly as bad when I'm plugged directly into the wall (but there have been a couple times when I've gotten disconnected).
My theory is that I may be getting something mixed up with regards to my assigned IP address. When I'm plugged in i'm 192.168.1.108, but when I connect to the wireless, i'm almost always 192.168.1.100, even though there's only one DHCP server on the network. (this is just a guess, though)
Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. THANKS!

I've updated the router's firmware I forgot to mention that in the original post. Are you sure regarding the "gateway mode", the little help blurb on the routers settings says that gateway should only be used when the router is the part of the network that deals directly with the wider internet. I am pretty sure I've tried it in both modes and was having this problem, because it was definately Gateway

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