[clue-tech] OT: Ethernet Bridges

[Ken MacFerrin]

William wrote:
> 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
>>
> In reading the Wiki article you indicated, I found that this device is a
> wireless router rather than an Ethernet bridge.  I'm unclear how adding
> another router/WAP to my network will solve my need when I already have
> a cabled router (Cisco 850H) and a WAP (LinkSys WAP54G) in place.  I'm
> open to clarification if you believe this is the right path.
> 
> Thank you.

The hardware is built as a router but the custom firmware enables you
the flexibility to run this as a wireless bridge, a plain old switch or
numerous other configurations.  This is mini linux distribution running
on router hardware.
-Ken