2 x WRT54G in one network

[Aussie-in-VA]

Having trouble configuring this properly and need help. Current config is: cable modem --> Linksys 1 -->laptop (wireless hook up).

Then, in the basement I have the following config: Linksys 2 --> gigabit switch ---> 4 x desktops.

What I want to do is to access the internet from the basement PC's. Linksys 1 is set to 198.168.1.1 and is the DHCP server. How do I config the Linksys 2 in the basement ???

Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Change the IP Address of Linksys 2 to 192.168.1.2, disable DHCP and run a CAT5 cable from a local port on Linksys 1 to a local port on Linksys 2 unless you want a seperate subnet in the basement.

Grumpy

 

[Aussie-in-VA]

Change the IP Address of Linksys 2 to 192.168.1.2, disable DHCP and run a CAT5 cable from a local port on Linksys 1 to a local port on Linksys 2 unless you want a seperate subnet in the basement.

Grumpy

Linksys 1 (192.168.1.1) is set to "Automatic Config - DHCP" with DHCP Server enabled.

Linksys 2 (192.168.1.2) is now set to "Automatic Config - DHCP" with DHCP Server disabled.

Both routers and all clients are on the same subnet (255.255.255.0)

I wish to use the wireless facility for communication between the routers, as I am in a 3 story building and do not wish to run Cat 5.

On the basement PC's, I'm using 192.168.1.1 as the default gateway. Is this correct?

 

[Guest]

You can't do what you want to do with 2 wireless routers. You need a wireless network bridge. You also try http://forums.linksys.com/.

Grumpy

 

[cliff_nj]

The wireless should be configured to run in client mode. Set the SSID and coonfigure security to match. (WPA1 or 2 pref.) This will cause the WAN side of the router2 to pick up an address from router1. All machines then plugged in to router 2 should be able to get an IP Address from router1.