[clue-tech] Linksys WRT54G Wireless

[Mike Staver]

Thanks for the info, I didn't realize it could work like this - that's 
great news.

Dallas Helquist wrote:
> See inline:
> 
> On Fri, 22 Jul 2005, Mike Staver wrote:
> 
>> I have a linksys WRT54G here at home now, and I already have a DHCP 
>> server on my network.... so I wanted to have my laptop setup to use it 
>> as an access point, NOT a router.  Out of the box, it's a DHCP server 
>> and router, etc. But I already have a cisco 678 doing all that - all I 
>> need is a wireless access point and a dummy hub so I can plug my 
>> computers in the back and let it provide me access to my 678.  Is this 
>> possible with the WRT54G? If so, how do I do this??
> 
> 
> The WRT54G should have a built in 4 port switch + a uplink/WAN port. 
> Ignore the uplink/WAN in your case.
> 
> First - connect one of your computers directly to the switch on the 54G 
> and power the device on.  You may need to release/renew the address on 
> the computer.  From a shell do a "netstat -rn" to find your default 
> gateway. Go to the default gateway in a browser (http://192.168.1.1 or 
> such), and login using the default username/password.  You should be 
> able to find a "Disable DHCP" option somewhere under the menus.  You 
> will probably also want to set a static address for the LAN so you can 
> manage it later on. Ignore all settings for the WAN/Uplink.  Once done, 
> you can connect the 54G into your existing network using the 4-port 
> switch on the back (I have mine directly connected to my 678).  It 
> should work without any problems.
> 
> The default gateway for your machines will continue to be what it 
> currently is, and the 54G will simply bridge the ethernet/wireless 
> networks together.
> 
>  -dallas
> 
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