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Have a 802.11b, bought a 802.11g and want to keep both.

Apr 30, 2005 11:31PM PDT

I have a d-link di-614+ 802.11b wireless router connected to a cable modem. It has worked fine for two years in a network with 5 wireless and two wired connections. After taking an online course on wireless networking at cnet I decided to buy a d-link di-624 802.11g wireless router. Thus, I did and the new router is still in its box on my desk. My original plan was to replace my old router but now I want to keep the di-614+ as a second access point to take care of my notebook when I want to work from the patio.

I need to elaborate a good plan before embarking in this type of adventure. I can't afford to loose the communications I have for more than one day. The course I took does't cover much in this area.

I need some advise on what to do, how to go about doing what is required or where to look for such information. I have been sitting on this problem for a week and a half. I have read most of the threads on similar topics.

Help, please.

Juan R. Castro

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In a nutshell.
Apr 30, 2005 11:56PM PDT

1. Don't alter any setting on the old wifi+router until the new system is working.

2. Once you have the new system working, research (your time to do this) how to configure your old 802.11b wifi/router into what is called a WAP. You don't need the router feature.

After you turn it into a WAP:

a. Set the RF channel to the opposite end of where the new wifi/router is set to. For example if the new router uses channel 1, the old router should be channel 11.

b. The old wifi/router (now a WAP) would plug into the new wifi/router client port and become a WAP you can position closer to your patio.

3. After it all works, you can research security measures.

Bob

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First step is ok.
May 1, 2005 1:18AM PDT

> 1. Don't alter any setting on the old wifi+router until the new system is working.

>2. Once you have the new system working, research (your time to do this) how to >configure your old 802.11b wifi/router into what is called a WAP. You don't need the >router feature.

After receiving your response, I tried your advice (first statement). Connected the new router and the network was ok but with no internet connection. Went back to the backup router and there was internet connection again. Checked the mac address, wrote it down and reconnected the new router. Entered the mac address manually and there is an internet connection now.

It seems that I can?t use the ?clone mac address? feature in the new router.

Will research on how to configure the 802.11b into a WAP now. Any ideas?

Thanks a lot,

Juan R. Castro

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how to configure the 802.11b into a WAP now
May 1, 2005 2:48AM PDT

Such would be specific to the make/model of the old wifi+router. And if it does such, they note it in their manual.

Bob

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Addendum... The 614 doesn't have a WAP only mode.
May 1, 2005 3:06AM PDT
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Will back down the the original config.
May 1, 2005 4:25AM PDT

Thanks for the information, Bob.

Considering that new information I decided to back down to the original configuration (with the di-614) and disconnet the di-624 until I get more familiar with this type of setup.

Thanks again,

Juan R. Castro