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Extend range with 2 WRT54G routers

by elmo5409 Mar 16, 2006 10:22PM PST

I have 2 Linksys WRT54g routers. The one I'm using now is upgraded with DD-WRT and is located in my basement office, the other is stock. I would like to use the other one to extend my range. Can anyone guide me if this is possible. What to do and How?
Thanks
Les

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First you have to change the default IP address

by Gakada Mar 17, 2006 1:45AM PST

on that router (to prevent a conflict with the first router)-- keep it in the same IP range, then in the configuration page of the router you will see a choices of use 'as access point' or 'as expander'... OR a choices of connect to ISP or connect to another wireless network.

I think, you also have to disable the dhcp.

You have to use the same SSID name and password.

Disable security while configuring, to prevent any difficulty/confusion.

Read the manual for more detail information.

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