I have 2 linksys wireless routers ( wrt54gx2 and wireless N routers.) The wireless N router is connected upstairs to the cable modem. I want to connect the other router to the network wirelessly downstairs so that I can extend the wireless coverage in the house.
2007-06-03 04:56:12 · 8 answers · asked by S A 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I have a huge house and need a way to connect the routers wirelessly if possible
2007-06-03 05:09:50 · update #1
You would need to set up a NOS (Network OS) to do what you want. And, two Wireless Cards in the NOS machine.
Routers (wired or wireless) are like mini-PC to allow several PC's to connect to a single Internet connection. Trying to connect two wireless together is a headache you will want to avoid. Especially if one or both goes down.
The N Router should be able to handle the extended distance without added equipment. That was the whole point of introducing the N Wireless. For larger houses and small business that have more floor space than a regular wireless could handle in range.
What you really need: a WAP (Wireless Access Point). WAPs are used to extend a wireless network further. These act like repeaters you see on Radio Towers. They capture the signal and pass it to the next point. Most Office building that support Wireless use WAPs.
2007-06-03 05:08:10 · answer #1 · answered by Corillan 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do NOT use 2 routers on the same network, both of them attempting to route will cause confusion and upset the network. You should be able to ujse one wireless router for up to about 30 machines, but if the signal is too weak you then need a wireless range extender between the existing router and the furthest pcs.
2007-06-03 06:33:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well I dont think Linksys supports WDS (at least not on the ones I have had)
WDS (wireless distribution system) lets you put the routers mack address in each unit then the one that isn't connected to the internet will wireless connect and become a "repeater"
If you change to routers that support WDS your done in a couple of minutes.
I dont know if it works with the GX2 but there is third party software that supports WDS on linksys.
http://thisisfanzoo.com/blog/archive/2005/02/12/488.aspx
2007-06-03 07:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by Tracy L 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both routers need the capability to bridge a connection. I have that facility with my Belkin routers, but not all routers have it. Google DD-WRT and see if that is available for both routers. This will allow bridging, but is a little technical to implement. Do so at your own risk.
2016-04-01 13:27:32 · answer #4 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You canot connect two routers together wirelessly unless one of the routers canbe configured as a wireless bridge, which I do not think those you have mentioned can.
2007-06-03 19:54:44 · answer #5 · answered by Taba 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really need to use the 2nd transmitter to extend wireless range, I'd say connect the 2 routers with a cat5 cable and make sure only the 1 connecting to the internet is set to assign DHCP addresses. Other shpuld act purely as a switch and access point.
2007-06-03 05:06:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Unless you have a huge house, there should be enough signal strength from one router to reach the entire house.
2007-06-03 05:04:43 · answer #7 · answered by Freethinker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no need to connect the oth other router it will not benfit you in any way you are fine with just the one wireless router hooked up
2007-06-03 05:01:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋