WRT54G & Westell DSL Modem/Router

I want to use the WRT54G as a WAP or signal repeater to extend the range of my Westell 327W DSL modem/wireless router. Is there a way to do that? I'd like to put it halfway between my wireless router and another wireless computer in my house.
Message Edited by rweintra on 08-08-2007 05:13 AM

That router can not be used as a repeater. You can turn it into a wireless access point but it will not repeat the signal from another wireless router with the linksys firmware. You can try to look for a third party firmware that may give you that option but if you do install a third party firmware it will void any warrenty you have on that router.
Check this LINK for other firmware.
Richard Aichner (Ikester)

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