I have a Wireless Siemens SpeedStream modem from my isp and it is located down stairs in the reck room I want to connect a Belkin basic wireless router to it to extend my coverage? Is this possible? If so can someone provide setup instructions? Can this be done wireless or does it have to be hard wired? I know very little about wireless networks. If this is doable will it even extend my coverage?
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Re: Can I Connect wireless router to wireless modem
Need more info, like specific model numbers so we can check the features of each device. From the info you've provided, a basic wireless router probably does not have a repeating function to extend the network (hotspot/access point), but can likely be put into bridge mode. All that does is connect back to your DSL modem via WiFi and provide internet access through the local ports. This is OK if you have devices close together (TV, HTPC, Xbox/PS3, etc.), but if they are in several different rooms you'll need to get some kind of wireless extender/repeater.
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Re: Can I Connect wireless router to wireless modem
Originally posted by Wrog View PostNeed more info, like specific model numbers so we can check the features of each device. From the info you've provided, a basic wireless router probably does not have a repeating function to extend the network (hotspot/access point), but can likely be put into bridge mode. All that does is connect back to your DSL modem via WiFi and provide internet access through the local ports. This is OK if you have devices close together (TV, HTPC, Xbox/PS3, etc.), but if they are in several different rooms you'll need to get some kind of wireless extender/repeater.
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Correct -- bridge mode is only for the local ports. However, good news! According to Belkin's documentation, all of their routers can be used in AP mode:
Link to setup procedure.
Hopefully this does what you want! The only hiccup I see is the SpeedStream only supports 802.11g, so you'll be limited to 54Mbps speeds on the 2.4GHz band. You might be prone to interference from the microwave, cordless telephones, your neighbor's devices, etc. Configure WiFi on the SpeedStream using WPA security (it doesn't support WPA2) instead of WEP, and consider using MAC address filtering (over wireless only) to help keep intruders out.
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You may want to use WI-FI Extender in stead sine AP will not act a repeater.
Just search for WI-FI Extender onAmazon or Ebay.Never stop learning
Basic LCD TV and Monitor troubleshooting guides.
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...956#post305956
Voltage Regulator (LDO) testing:
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...999#post300999
Inverter testing using old CFL:
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...er+testing+cfl
Tear down pictures : Hit the ">" Show Albums and stories" on the left side
http://s807.photobucket.com/user/budm/library/
TV Factory reset codes listing:
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809
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Originally posted by budm View PostYou may want to use WI-FI Extender in stead sine AP will not act a repeater.
Just search for WI-FI Extender onAmazon or Ebay.sigpic
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Re: Can I Connect wireless router to wireless modem
Originally posted by Wrog View PostCorrect -- bridge mode is only for the local ports. However, good news! According to Belkin's documentation, all of their routers can be used in AP mode:
Link to setup procedure.
Hopefully this does what you want! The only hiccup I see is the SpeedStream only supports 802.11g, so you'll be limited to 54Mbps speeds on the 2.4GHz band. You might be prone to interference from the microwave, cordless telephones, your neighbor's devices, etc. Configure WiFi on the SpeedStream using WPA security (it doesn't support WPA2) instead of WEP, and consider using MAC address filtering (over wireless only) to help keep intruders out.
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DHCP should be off on the Belkin, since the DSL modem/router will assign IP addresses. You know, after re-reading the instructions, it sounds like in order to use the Belkin in Access Point mode, you need to wire it directly to the DSL modem (first paragraph). Of course, this isn't what you want. Anyway, the IP address for the Belkin should be on the same subnet (first three numbers should match), then the fourth should be unique to the network. The DSL modem/router is probably taking .1, so you can probably use .2 for the Belkin. Keep the subnet mask at 255.255.255.0.
Unfortunately, as others have said, it looks like you'll need a WiFi extender or repeater to do what you want.
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Originally posted by davg View PostCan this be done wireless or does it have to be hard wired?
WDS is better than a kick in the shorts, but not much. Run the wire if you can.
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Re: Can I Connect wireless router to wireless modem
Originally posted by Wrog View PostDHCP should be off on the Belkin, since the DSL modem/router will assign IP addresses. You know, after re-reading the instructions, it sounds like in order to use the Belkin in Access Point mode, you need to wire it directly to the DSL modem (first paragraph). Of course, this isn't what you want. Anyway, the IP address for the Belkin should be on the same subnet (first three numbers should match), then the fourth should be unique to the network. The DSL modem/router is probably taking .1, so you can probably use .2 for the Belkin. Keep the subnet mask at 255.255.255.0.
Unfortunately, as others have said, it looks like you'll need a WiFi extender or repeater to do what you want.
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You still need to run the wire to the Speed Stream to get it to do what you want, the Belkin is not a repeater.Never stop learning
Basic LCD TV and Monitor troubleshooting guides.
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...956#post305956
Voltage Regulator (LDO) testing:
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...999#post300999
Inverter testing using old CFL:
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...er+testing+cfl
Tear down pictures : Hit the ">" Show Albums and stories" on the left side
http://s807.photobucket.com/user/budm/library/
TV Factory reset codes listing:
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809
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Yes and no.
I have attempted this once with OpenWRT... If you have WDS on both APs, it's quite simple. I had to plug a seperate wireless USB stick in my wireless router so that it used that connection as its internet gateway, and the router's onboard wireless as usual. I had to edit the startup scripts to hack it in, and I only got it working using WEP. So the short answer is that you'll need both devices to have some sort of integrated bridge mode."We have offered them (the Arabs) a sensible way for so many years. But no, they wanted to fight. Fine! We gave them technology, the latest, the kind even Vietnam didn't have. They had double superiority in tanks and aircraft, triple in artillery, and in air defense and anti-tank weapons they had absolute supremacy. And what? Once again they were beaten. Once again they scrammed [sic]. Once again they screamed for us to come save them. Sadat woke me up in the middle of the night twice over the phone, 'Save me!' He demanded to send Soviet troops, and immediately! No! We are not going to fight for them."
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I do not think davg will want to do any hacking and firmware change to his setup.Never stop learning
Basic LCD TV and Monitor troubleshooting guides.
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...956#post305956
Voltage Regulator (LDO) testing:
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...999#post300999
Inverter testing using old CFL:
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthr...er+testing+cfl
Tear down pictures : Hit the ">" Show Albums and stories" on the left side
http://s807.photobucket.com/user/budm/library/
TV Factory reset codes listing:
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=24809
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Originally posted by budm View PostI do not think davg will want to do any hacking and firmware change to his setup.
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Originally posted by severach View PostIf you get WDS you'll then have two problems. Something is wrong in your setup if it won't support multiple users and that needs to be solved before adding an extender.
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