Can I connect to wireless routers together wirelessly, instead of having to use an Ethernet cable?

Question

I keep tripping on my ethernet cable between the two routers and i want to wirelessly connect them, can i do that? and if yes then how?

i have a Linksys connected directly to the cable modem, and i am trying to connect a Netgear router wirelessly to it. please message me with details.

Answer 1

Both Your routers should have the support for 'WDS' (Wireless Distribution System).

In the configuration page of each router, you'd usually key in the MAC address of the other routers, so that they know how to communicate amongst themselves.

I believe it would be easier (and higher chance of working) if both your routers are of the same brand/model.

Answer 2

It wont' help your internet connection either, unless your internet connection is greater than 11M. As someone else has said, you would be better off replacing the B router, with the N router.. If you must piggy back it, make sure you disable the DHCP server from the N router.. Better yet, instead of using a 'wireless router' get a normal wireless access point.

Answer 3

If they are both wireless routers, there is a way, but the slave router will then only be useable as a hard wire unit. Check the makers web site for methods of connection. Sometimes in the FAQ section.

Answer 4

Your routers would have to support this feature an be able to bridge the connections together and i doubt eiterh one supprts it as this is usually functionality you find in a business class device.

Answer 5

As long as the model you have enables it to be setup as a repeater, then this should be possible... Can't tell you how - all differnet makes have their own little ways of being setup...