A client has a old linksys wrt54g (version?) router and a new wrt310n router. EIther one works as a basic router providing wireless access to internet thru a dsl modem (the dsl username & pw are entered into the router). We want to continue using one of them for this purpose... and to use the second router as a wireless repeater (to try to reach a laptop in a room downstairs that gets a weak wifi signal). After being set up, the two routers should NOT be connected by an ethernet cable. (The repeater after set up should only need to be plugged into the power)
I've tried to research this, and (my understanding) is we need to use WDS. So therefore I need to UPGRADE both routers' firmware with the correct .bin files from this page:
http://www.dd-wrt.com/dd-wrtv3/dd-wrt/downloads.html(I"m assuming this path: -- v24-sp1 -- Consumer -- Linksys -- [modelname] )
(1) My research suggests that the WRT310N may NOT support WDS though... And yet there is a page there for WRT310N... I'm not sure about this! Anyone know for sure?
(2) The example of "turning a router into a repeater" given at toms' guide...
http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Sectio...le78-page1.php... involves THREE devices -- a the main DHCP serving router, connected BY A WIRE to an AP, which is connected wirelessly to another AP...
That's diff from my way. Is it OK and possible to do it my way -- just using two routers, THE FIRST doing the usual DHCP & providing a signal for nearby laptops & talking to the second router with WDS... with the SECOND ROUTER talking to the first router with WDS & providing a signal for nearby laptops?
(3) I assume I need to turn on / enable WDS on both of my two routers, right?
(4) Given my particular setup, can anyone recommend one guide / diagram over another? (I've seen so many...)
thx!
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