ThePentiumGuy
Well-known member
Hey
Just wondering if I could use my wireless router as a wireless adapter.....?
Heres my situation:
I have 2 wireless routers, but 0 network adapters (wireless), except for one on my dads laptop. So router A (Microsoft 802.11b = "Router A") is working fine.
Instead of going out and buying a NEW wireless adapter, can I use router B as a wireless adapter?
I heard that this was referred to as Network Bridging. I checked in my manual (Belkin 802.11b is "Router B" and heres what it said:
Using the Access Point Mode
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The
Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this
mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In AP mode, the
Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet
as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address is
192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These can be customized for
your need.
1. Enable the AP mode my selecting “Enable” in the “Use as Access Point only”
page. When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP
settings.
2. Set your IP settings to match your network. Click “Apply Changes”.
3. Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network.
The Router is now acting as an Access Point. To access the Router advanced
user interface again, type the IP address you specified into your browser’s
navigation bar. You can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering,
SSID and channel normally.
Thats the ONLY thing I could find in there about Bridging. Unfortunately, step three says "Connect a CABLE to the existing router...", but I want to be able to connect Router B to Router A wirelessly, NOT with a cable.
Any help would be appreciated.
-TPG
Just wondering if I could use my wireless router as a wireless adapter.....?
Heres my situation:
I have 2 wireless routers, but 0 network adapters (wireless), except for one on my dads laptop. So router A (Microsoft 802.11b = "Router A") is working fine.
Instead of going out and buying a NEW wireless adapter, can I use router B as a wireless adapter?
I heard that this was referred to as Network Bridging. I checked in my manual (Belkin 802.11b is "Router B" and heres what it said:
Using the Access Point Mode
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The
Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this
mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In AP mode, the
Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet
as the rest of the network that you will bridge to. The default IP address is
192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. These can be customized for
your need.
1. Enable the AP mode my selecting “Enable” in the “Use as Access Point only”
page. When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP
settings.
2. Set your IP settings to match your network. Click “Apply Changes”.
3. Connect a cable from the WAN port on the Router to your existing network.
The Router is now acting as an Access Point. To access the Router advanced
user interface again, type the IP address you specified into your browser’s
navigation bar. You can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering,
SSID and channel normally.
Thats the ONLY thing I could find in there about Bridging. Unfortunately, step three says "Connect a CABLE to the existing router...", but I want to be able to connect Router B to Router A wirelessly, NOT with a cable.
Any help would be appreciated.
-TPG