Netgear 814 router extending linksys router signal?

chemman14 · 03-01-2004

i was wondeirng if i coudl use a netgear 814 router to extend the signal of my linksys router?
they are both B devices

HITMONEY · 03-01-2004

King_Ice_Flash · 03-01-2004

You may be able to use the Linksys as a repeater, or connect the two APs together with a cable.

chemman14 · 03-01-2004

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Originally posted by King_Ice_Flash
You may be able to use the Linksys as a repeater, or connect the two APs together with a cable.

the cable isnt going to work

sykojester · 03-01-2004

I'm not sure I totally understand you...so let me take a wack at this. Are you simply trying to extend your signal as in repeat it out further or simply trying to get an overall extended range?

Unless the linksys has a repeating mode, you cant use it as a 'repeater'. I know dlink makes repeaters that sell for around 70$us retail, but they requrire a cat5 connection if I remember correctly. You can simply just have overlapping coverage or bridge the connection between the 2 routers I spose as that would probably easier & cheaper. YMMV and if I sound like I don't know what I'm talking about, simply ignore me as I probably don't. hehe

HITMONEY · 03-01-2004

The Linksys router (BEFW11S4) will not function as a wireless repeater.

The Linksys Access Point (WAP11) will.

What you can do is install a Linksys WET11 to connect another wired network to the wireless network. So, I guees in theory you might try connecting a WET11 to the WAN of the Linksys router which will be set to a static IP and DHCP turned off.......

Ok, I am just rambling now. There are easier ways to get this done. WAP11's.

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sykojester Net Lurker - phjear Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 371	I'm not sure I totally understand you...so let me take a wack at this. Are you simply trying to extend your signal as in repeat it out further or simply trying to get an overall extended range? Unless the linksys has a repeating mode, you cant use it as a 'repeater'. I know dlink makes repeaters that sell for around 70$us retail, but they requrire a cat5 connection if I remember correctly. You can simply just have overlapping coverage or bridge the connection between the 2 routers I spose as that would probably easier & cheaper. YMMV and if I sound like I don't know what I'm talking about, simply ignore me as I probably don't. hehe __________________ I was at this place one time & I was like...Wow.

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HITMONEY Who Wants Butter??? Join Date: May 2003 Location: St. Pete Beach, FL. Posts: 529	The Linksys router (BEFW11S4) will not function as a wireless repeater. The Linksys Access Point (WAP11) will. What you can do is install a Linksys WET11 to connect another wired network to the wireless network. So, I guees in theory you might try connecting a WET11 to the WAN of the Linksys router which will be set to a static IP and DHCP turned off....... Ok, I am just rambling now. There are easier ways to get this done. WAP11's. Last edited by HITMONEY : 03-01-2004 at 10:51 PM.

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