[clue-tech] OT: Ethernet Bridges

[William]

Ken MacFerrin wrote:

> I currently use two Linksys WRT54G's running a linux firmware to do 
> this.  Using a custom firmware you can setup two of them as a WDS 
> (wireless distribution system) and configure them as a transparent 
> ethernet bridge that can support multiple devices (switches, PCs, etc) 
> on each side.
>
> To do this today you will need to purchase the WRT54G"L" models and 
> then install a custom firmware such as  OpenWRT or DD-WRT.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrt54g
>
> -Ken 

That's great information.  For clarification, I have a question.  You 
mentioned using two of these devices.  Is that necessary for the 
solution to work, or will one such device work in my scenario, working 
along with my existing WAP?

Thanks!