Router to router?

Square · 2008-07-22 07:05:58

Alright, so I've been pondering this and I cannot find an answer anywhere. I don't think it's possible, but I may as well ask.
I've got a setup here where two computers are wired to a router, and one connected wirelessly. (Linksys WRT54G(S?)). I want to connect one of the wired computers wirelessly so I can move it somewhere else, but I'm trying desperately not to spend so much money on just getting a wireless NIC. Now, here comes the idea.
I've got a friend who has a router he doesn't need. Same damn model. Is there a way I could have that router receive a signal from the router that has the plugged internet connection?

Here's a little diagram of what I'm thinking. I'm doubtful, but hell...

----- = wired
***** = wireless

{INTERNET}
     |
[ROUTER1]------[CPU1]
     *
   * * * * * * * [CPU2]
   *
[ROUTER2]------[CPU2]

Should I just give up and spend a little money, or can it work? A bridge is out of the question since the only reason I'm considering this is the fact that the extra router would be free, and an NIC would be a whole lot cheaper than a bridge anyhow.

fukawi2 · 2008-07-22 07:33:21

You'll need to set the second Router as a "Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge" and enter the MAC address of Router 1 for it to "pair" with, then it should work I think...

vacant · 2008-07-22 08:36:45

I believe it may also be called "wireless access point".

If you can't find either of these options, on the new wireless router:

Turn off DHCP server
Give it a static LAN address on the existing router's subnet BUT outside the range being allocated my the existing router's DHCP server
Give it a static WAN address of something that doesn't exist on your LAN

The new wireless router is now just a dumb hub, extending your network

My setup:

Wired router static LAN IP 10.0.0.2 (subnet 255.0.0.0) DHCP server allocating IP addresses 10.0.0.4 - 10.0.0.30, connected to the internet, obtaining an IP address from my ISP.
Wireless router static LAN IP 10.0.0.100 (subnet 255.0.0.0) DHCP server disabled, static WAN address 172.17.2.1

Last edited by vacant (2008-07-22 08:39:24)

Square · 2008-07-22 19:41:37

Alright, I think I've got it. I'll figure it out when I get around to getting that extra router.

rson451 · 2008-07-22 20:00:19

Look into dd-wrt if you want to do this. Or look into a wireless bridge instead of a second router. Most routers will not allow this with the default software afaik.

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