Using a WAP11 as AP without a hub?

haKi · 05-27-2002

I have a WAP11 that I want to run as an Access Point Client, but I don't want to use a hub, is it possible to provide the Client network link using just a PC NIC?

I've tried it using a straight Cat5 cable, with no joy, would a 'NIC to NIC cable' provide what the WAP11 is after?

As you can tell, pretty new to this, so all advice greatly received.

haKi

Oralis · 05-27-2002

I believe if you want connection without a hub or switch you need to use whats called a "cross -over" cable.

The Others · 05-27-2002

I'm guessing a "NIC to NIC" cable is a crossover. Actually, it is. Unfortunatly, I don't know the answer to your question.

Thorn · 05-27-2002

A cross over cable is exactly what you need.

You can buy one or make one. To make one, just reverse the Orange and the Green pairs in the RJ45 connectors. Like so:

haKi · 05-27-2002

Thanks all,

Great graphic Thorn!!

haKi

Thorn · 05-27-2002

You're welcome. BTW, some cables have white traces on the solid colors.

So it would be:
White w/Orange trace
Orange w/White trace

instead of:
White w/Orange trace
Orange

Just follow the predominant color.

I like your graphic. Is that for Ninja Linux?

haKi · 05-27-2002

Hmm can't remember where I got the graphic, but you're probably right. My only Linux knowledge is of RH7 on one of the systems here.

haKi

TIntruder · 05-27-2002

The Linksys owners manuals (At least for the BEFW11S4) which are available on-line have a chapter which shows the wiring layout for both straight and crossover cables.

(I'm assuming the online manual has the same contents as what comes in the box...)

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haKi Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: UK Posts: 12	Using a WAP11 as AP without a hub? I have a WAP11 that I want to run as an Access Point Client, but I don't want to use a hub, is it possible to provide the Client network link using just a PC NIC? I've tried it using a straight Cat5 cable, with no joy, would a 'NIC to NIC cable' provide what the WAP11 is after? As you can tell, pretty new to this, so all advice greatly received. haKi

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Oralis Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 25	I believe if you want connection without a hub or switch you need to use whats called a "cross -over" cable. Last edited by Oralis : 05-27-2002 at 12:01 PM.

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Thorn Did you do the math? Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Villa Straylight Posts: 10,358	You're welcome. BTW, some cables have white traces on the solid colors. So it would be: White w/Orange trace Orange w/White trace instead of: White w/Orange trace Orange Just follow the predominant color. I like your graphic. Is that for Ninja Linux? __________________ Thorn "Read Altas Shrugged. Compare it to today. Repeat as necessary"

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05-27-2002	#3 (permalink)
The Others PeaceDriver Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Dos Palabras, Mandoras Posts: 2,920	I'm guessing a "NIC to NIC" cable is a crossover. Actually, it is. Unfortunatly, I don't know the answer to your question.

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haKi Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: UK Posts: 12	Hmm can't remember where I got the graphic, but you're probably right. My only Linux knowledge is of RH7 on one of the systems here. haKi

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TIntruder Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oregon Posts: 163	The Linksys owners manuals (At least for the BEFW11S4) which are available on-line have a chapter which shows the wiring layout for both straight and crossover cables. (I'm assuming the online manual has the same contents as what comes in the box...)