Using a spare router to increase signal range
 

Hi,
Ive seen one or two topics similar to this but none seem to give an answer or become a little over complicated so that I can't follow the instructions.

I have the Virgin Media superhub ( along with all the problems its brought with it) but prior to that I had a Linksys WRT 160N wireless N router.

I kept the Linksys router and have thought, rather than keep it in a cupboard gathering dust or give it away, why don't I see if its possile to use it to increase the range of my Virgin Superhub so I can take my laptop into the garden without losing signal.

I would prefer to do this wirelessly as I don't fancy Cat5 cales trailing across the floor but firstly I would like to know if this is possible, what the pro's and cons are and how to do it.

I've been a big fan of this site for a long time and have always been impressed by the level of technical knowledge of its users so I look forward to your replies

Re: Using a spare router to increase signal range
 

You can do this wirelessly (depending on router revision) or wirededly. Wired would probably be faster and more reliable, and bypass the wireless problems of the Superhub.

Re: Using a spare router to increase signal range
 

Thanks for your reply.....do you know what I need to do to setup the second router as an access point?

Re: Using a spare router to increase signal range
 

As an access point? Turn off DHCP, and plug in an ethernet cable.

Re: Using a spare router to increase signal range
 

Perhaps I used the wrong terminology...all I'm trying to do is extend the range of my wireless internet by using a second wireless router/modem and without using an ethernet cable between the two

Re: Using a spare router to increase signal range
 

Then you want a repeater, not an AP. I'm not sure if that model offers repeater mode out of the box, but as I say depending on revision you could put dd-wrt on it and run it that way.

Re: Using a spare router to increase signal range
 

Not sure for your model but try the dd-wrt firmware. I have Linksys 54g router and use it for the exactly the same thing you want to do. The is a guide on the dd-wrt website on how to do this.

J

Re: Using a spare router to increase signal range
 

Thanks for the replies...Ive taken a look at the website and hopefully I can find the guide and give it a go later next week.