For the last few weeks I have been trying to configure a wired access point. Eventually I want this to be wireless, but I thought best start with wired. Below are some details
Hardware
- Broadband connection – Cable modem
- Router A - Linksys WRT54G V8 -> Configured as wireless
- Router B - Linksys WRT54G V2.2 -> Attempting to configure as wired
Current Status
Router is configured for DHCP. The wireless network is and has been working for longtime. I am trying to add another wired access point.
Current Network Configuration
- Router A IP: 192.168.x1.y1
- Router A DHCP server: enabled
- Starting IP address 192.168.x1.y150
- Maximum number of DHPC user 50
Basic Wireless settings
- Wireless Network Mode: Mixed
- Wireless Network Name (SSID): Router_A
- Wireless Channel: 6
- Wireless SSID broadcast enabled
- Wireless Security Mode: WEP (Testing)
New Network extension
Wiring Considerations: Wired Ethernet CAT cable from Router A LAN port to Router B LAN port
- Router A settings are the same
- Router B Internet Connection Type : Automatic Configuration - DHCP
- Router B IP: 192.168.x1.254
- Router B DHCP server disable
- Starting IP address 192.168.x1.100
- Maximum number of DHPC user 50
The above was primary followed from “How to Convert to Be an Access Point”
I also have tried Converting Cheap Router to Wireless AP Instructions
I posted the same question on "Configuring a Wired Access Point"Configuring a Wired Access Point", and was suggested that I try superuser forum.
I also have read the following post "Incorrect configuration of Linksys WRT54GL as wired router with Linsys WRT54GS as wireless access point"
I hope someone can shed some light on what is wrong in my setup.
