[Neil]

I am trying to extend my wireless network-not hard you may think....

I have a wireless Netgear DSL modem/router, I bought a Netgear wireless access point which I wanted to put in my living room to give a good wireless signal in there. Apparently the Netgear router doesn't 'do' wireless bridging, & can only be connected to a wired network.

So... I was recommended a Belkin 54G wireless access point (Thanks Stuartbe ) which according to the box/website will do the job

Advantages :
†¢ Adds wirelessly networked PCs to your wired network, or extends the coverage range of your wireless networking environment
†¢ Extends your 802.11b or 802.11g wireless network
†¢ Three times the operating range of 802.11a
†¢ Compatibile with all 802.11b devices
†¢ Provides a wide wireless range, requiring 75% fewer access points to cover the same wireless area as an 802.11a network
†¢ Features wireless 64- and 128-bit WEP encryption
†¢ Offers backward-compatibility with all

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProdu...%2Etworking%2F

Now I discover (after much faffing about ) that it will not talk to my Netgear router.

*Thank you for contacting Belkin Technical Support.

Please note that wireless bridging is supported only between the Belkin 54g access point and the Belkin 54g routers. Access points/Routers of different brands or of the 802.11b standard will not communicate wirelessly with the Belkin 54g access point/router.

Please refer to the support article at
http://web.belkin.com/support/kb/kb.asp?a=2814
for information on wireless bridging.

We hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you require any further assistance. We'll be glad to help you.

If you have any other questions or problems please call us toll free at 0080022355460
You can also contact us at 01933 35 2000 Extension 2075, Option 1 (Paid
number)

Belkin Technical Support*

So the info on the box and the website is misleading at very least, as nowhere does it mention that you need a Belkin router to connect the WAP to.

On the phone to Belkin UK now......