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shibby · 08-04-2011, 10:57

So I need a temp solution to join a PC and network printer to the network, currently they are physically joined via a switch and a long cable but they are moving and where they are going means there is no cable to feed them (and not possible to feed any new cable due to other reason)

So I need a client-bridge or a client-mode router. This means I can connect the switch into a routerBridge and have it use the wireless link to send it to the main router. Problem its about finding a router that can do and finding out if my existing router need any setting changes (no mentions of bridges or points in the manual and datasheet) My main router is a bog standard WRT54GL (ie standard firmware)

This is what I need to do.

<SWITCH> ----WIRED----<ROUTER>-----WIRELESS-------<WRT54GL Router>----Internet

I've a spare BT Home Hub version 2 which I think doesn't hand any functionality for what I need and no alternative firmware.
I've a netgear WGT624V2, I've tried to set that as client mode via telnetEnable using a wizard, along with WEP security (doesn't do WPA in client mode) but that didn't work as the wireless light kept on flashing.

I've seen the manuals for some of Edimax wireless routers that might do the trick, but I've no idea if they would be compatible with my standard WRT54GL or if it were running DDWRT. I say this because I don't think there is anything about bridging in the 802.11 standards. Any ideas?

Edimax range of routers have quite a few modes, of which AP Bridge-point to point looks like being the mode I need.

AP - Access point mode, allows wireless clients to connect to access point and exchange data with the devices connected to the wired network.

Station-Infrastructure - Enable the Ethernet device such us TV and Game player connected to the access point to a wireless client.

AP Bridge-Point to Point -Establish wireless connection with another wireless access point using the same mode, and link the wired network which these two wireless access points connected to together. Only one access point can be connected in this mode.

AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point -- Establish wireless connection with other wireless access points using the same mode, and link the wired network which these wireless access points connected to together. Up to 4 access points can be connected in this mode.

AP Bridge-WDS -- This mode is similar to ‘AP Bridge to Multi-Point’, but access point is not work in bridge-dedicated mode, and will be able to accept wireless clients while the access point is working as a wireless bridge.

Universal Repeater - This product can act as a wireless range extender that will help you to extend the networking wirelessly. The access point can act as Station and AP at the same time. It can use Station function to connect to a Root AP and use AP function to service all wireless clients within its coverage.

08-04-2011, 10:57	#1
shibby Inactive Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 176	Router for client-bridge or client-mode So I need a temp solution to join a PC and network printer to the network, currently they are physically joined via a switch and a long cable but they are moving and where they are going means there is no cable to feed them (and not possible to feed any new cable due to other reason) So I need a client-bridge or a client-mode router. This means I can connect the switch into a routerBridge and have it use the wireless link to send it to the main router. Problem its about finding a router that can do and finding out if my existing router need any setting changes (no mentions of bridges or points in the manual and datasheet) My main router is a bog standard WRT54GL (ie standard firmware) This is what I need to do. <SWITCH> ----WIRED----<ROUTER>-----WIRELESS-------<WRT54GL Router>----Internet I've a spare BT Home Hub version 2 which I think doesn't hand any functionality for what I need and no alternative firmware. I've a netgear WGT624V2, I've tried to set that as client mode via telnetEnable using a wizard, along with WEP security (doesn't do WPA in client mode) but that didn't work as the wireless light kept on flashing. I've seen the manuals for some of Edimax wireless routers that might do the trick, but I've no idea if they would be compatible with my standard WRT54GL or if it were running DDWRT. I say this because I don't think there is anything about bridging in the 802.11 standards. Any ideas? Edimax range of routers have quite a few modes, of which AP Bridge-point to point looks like being the mode I need. AP - Access point mode, allows wireless clients to connect to access point and exchange data with the devices connected to the wired network. Station-Infrastructure - Enable the Ethernet device such us TV and Game player connected to the access point to a wireless client. AP Bridge-Point to Point -Establish wireless connection with another wireless access point using the same mode, and link the wired network which these two wireless access points connected to together. Only one access point can be connected in this mode. AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point -- Establish wireless connection with other wireless access points using the same mode, and link the wired network which these wireless access points connected to together. Up to 4 access points can be connected in this mode. AP Bridge-WDS -- This mode is similar to ‘AP Bridge to Multi-Point’, but access point is not work in bridge-dedicated mode, and will be able to accept wireless clients while the access point is working as a wireless bridge. Universal Repeater - This product can act as a wireless range extender that will help you to extend the networking wirelessly. The access point can act as Station and AP at the same time. It can use Station function to connect to a Root AP and use AP function to service all wireless clients within its coverage.