Hi Rob, thanks for this. Are you able to make the notes more "idiot" proof - ie step by step connection and configuration process? I googled each of the acronyms you noted here and now have a basic understanding of what they mean but I have never been comfortable in getting networks established. Lots of trouble in the past for me.
I will have a look at it now and see how I go. Regards Peter... On 02/04/2011, at 8:27 PM, Rob Davies wrote: > > Morning, > Cable connecting AP's. > WPA2 Personnel Shared Key with AES algorithms same for both AP's. SSID again > same for both machines, do not worry about hiding actually slows down network > whilst achieving nothing. > Different IP address, but on same subnet. i.e 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.2 > with 255.255.255.0 this you can play to determine how many IP's you require > to connect with AP's. > http://www.subnet-calculator.com/ > > WDS can be utilised without cable connecting routers, but come with > overheads approximately half bandwidth. > Very simplified explanation, more information if required. > Cheers! > `RobD... > > > On 02Apr2011, at 7:40 pm, Peter Crisp wrote: > >> >> Hi, I have a house which necessarily has my Time capsule up one end of the >> house where the study is located. This makes the wireless signal pretty weak >> up the other end and I want to correct this. I happen to have a surplus and >> unused Linksys 'N' modem-router bought at a time when I thought my existing >> D-Link modem router was playing up. It turned out my DNS server assignments >> had never been set up but I digress. >> >> I hope to use the Linksys as an extender by plugging a network cable into >> one of the router ports of the Time Capsule and then down the other end of >> the house into the Linksys unit (router port or phone port not sure) but >> more concerning is the set up procedure to get the Linksys working as >> another wireless network down the far end of the house. >> >> I presume others have done this and may have some experiences or comments >> about how to do this. >> >> I skimmed through the set up instructions and noted a Bridge mode set up and >> maybe this is it but generally the manual assumes it is the only >> modem/router in the house. >> >> Thanks if anyone has any advice or wisdom on this. >> >> Peter... >> >> >> -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- >> Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> >> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> >> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> >> > > > > > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- > Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> > Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> > Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au> > -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml> Guidelines - <http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml> Unsubscribe - <mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au>
