Connect two routers wirelessly?

robk299

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• Mar 6, 2012

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I have a Cradlepoint router that has no Ethernet ports and I want to be able to go online without buying wireless adapters for my various "boxes". I have an unused old Belkin router and want to know if it's possible to use it.

 

jimdandyvi

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• Mar 6, 2012

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RIt is possible if you can set the Belden up as a wireless repeater bridge. It certainly will be easier if you can flash the Belden with DD-WRT firmware which has all the optional settings needed for this configuration. Check the DD-WRT website to determine if you can install their firmware on your Belden router.

 

rockymtnhigh

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• Mar 6, 2012

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I had a Belkin router and am pretty sure it can work as a wireless access point out of the box with its own software.

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rockymtnhigh

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And I was correct. One of the settings is... Use Belkin Router as an access point...

See: Belkin : Support Configuring your Router as an Access Point

In my pre-Airport Extreme days, I did this when testing out a different router.

 

robk299

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• Mar 6, 2012

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rockymtnhigh said:

And I was correct. One of the settings is... Use Belkin Router as an access point...

See: Belkin : Support Configuring your Router as an Access Point

In my pre-Airport Extreme days, I did this when testing out a different router.

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Thanks!

 

robk299

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• Aug 6, 2012

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rockymtnhigh said:

And I was correct. One of the settings is... Use Belkin Router as an access point...

See: Belkin : Support Configuring your Router as an Access Point

In my pre-Airport Extreme days, I did this when testing out a different router.

Click to expand...

Ok I've finally had time to mess around with this & I'm not sure what to do after turning on the access point. So what do I do next?