Using a spare router to increase signal range

[Yorky]

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

[qasdfdsaq]

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.

[Yorky]

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

[qasdfdsaq]

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

[Yorky]

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

[qasdfdsaq]

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.

[jamiefrost]

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

[Yorky]

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.