RE: [PLUG] inexpensive wireless bridge (without using a PC)

["George Gallen" <ggallen@slackinc.com>]

OK. WAP54G Arrived, but doesn't seem to want to do what I want it to do...(which maybe the problem).

It seems to be an older firmware (it's not the current cicso/linksys model).

 

I have my wireless network setup and working (192.168.0.x) - D-Link WRT, a PC and a laptop 

   and most importantly, my internet connection on the WAN

 

I have a wired network setup as well (192.168.1.x) - same laptop, another PC and the WAP54G

 

What I'm having difficulty with is allowing the PC on the WAP54G to access the internet on the D-LINK WRT,

  I tried settup up the WAP as a bridge, giving the D-LINK MAC, but I don't think it works (because it's not

  a linksys WRT, and it doesn't want to play....but it doesn't give me any errors either).

 

I noticed on the front, the wireless activity light blinks a lot, like it's picking up activity. How would I setup my

   network on the PC, use the WAP's IP as the gateway address for the PC?

 

Does anyone know if a Linksys WAP really won't talk to a non-linksys? does it go by MAC MFG code?

   I can always make my DLINK masquade with a Linksys MAC, that I didn't try, (but will tonite).

 

George

 

Aside from buying something new...I'd like to try to get this to work. I really only want to use it to give this

  one PC wireless access. It's running FC4, buy my problem is I have no USB ports to use for access. 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: plug-bounces@lists.phillylinux.org [mailto:plug-bounces@lists.phillylinux.org]On Behalf Of George Gallen
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 5:31 PM
To: Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List
Subject: RE: [PLUG] inexpensive wireless bridge (without using a PC)

my only issue is that my wrt is not a linksys, so I hope the WAP54g plays nice with my D-Link wifi router.

the WAP54g already been ebayed, I most likely will get it by the weekend (so that will be my weekend

project). Debateing if it really really requires a WRT54g, whether I want to shell out for one.

 

George

-----Original Message-----
From: plug-bounces@lists.phillylinux.org [mailto:plug-bounces@lists.phillylinux.org]On Behalf Of Frank Grime
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2005 5:22 PM
To: Philadelphia Linux User's Group Discussion List
Subject: Re: [PLUG] inexpensive wireless bridge (without using a PC)

I have this exact setup, using a WAP54G and a hub to connect a small network to another small network connected to a WRT54G.

I have the WAP54G set up in wireless bridge mode, and put in the mac address of the router.  I believe that all you really need is a wireless bridge (WET54G).

On 11/15/05, George Gallen <ggallen@slackinc.com> wrote:

ok. I have one wireless network in one part of the house,
and a small wired network in another part.

Aside from running a cable from the wired network to the
wireless router (which is not a realistic option).

How can I inexpensively ($80.00 or less), bridge these
  two networks?

I do NOT want to setup a linux box with a WAP and NIC and
  bridge them (yes, it probably the easiest, cheapest way,
  but it adds one more computer (and fan) to the mix).

Will the Linksys WAP54G do this?
It says it will connect wireless devices to your network, but does
that mean it will connect a wired switch to a wireless router?

George
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