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29-Sep-2008, 09:43 AM #1
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I have two Actiontec GT 704-WG wireless Gateway routers I am in need of instructions to piggy back the wireless signals for internet connectivity in another part of my house I will be attaching Ethernet to a directv receiver all I want it to do is receive the WAN for internet and LAN connect.
Can anyone give me a hand with tis my dsl support from my ISP said I can not do yhis but I fail to beleive this as I had it receiving activity but no internet connect
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29-Sep-2008, 10:11 AM #2
You want to use the second one as a wireless bridge? That unit doesn't have that capability, so you're out of luck there.
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29-Sep-2008, 10:49 AM #3
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So do you have any ideas on what to use to pick up my WAN and adapt to Ethernet?
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29-Sep-2008, 05:46 PM #4
Sure, a wireless bridge. I happen to use a ZyXEL P330W in bridge mode here, many other routers offer the capability as well. One caveat, don't select a Belkin model for this task! Even though they claim wireless bridge capability, they apparently don't play well with other brands.

The reason that I mention other routers instead of a dedicated wireless bridge is they're usually cheaper.
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30-Sep-2008, 04:24 PM #5
Thanks John I will buy a wireless bridge for this task I beleive I thought about just going to Home depot and getting the stuff for a wired connection and just get it over with.
I just figured there was some back door way to make this thing work they are not exactly cheap after all but such as it is I will just hang on to it for a spare.
Thanks again
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30-Sep-2008, 07:44 PM #6
Well, I approve of the HomeDepot wired solution, that's what I did here. I just use wireless for some laptops and one desktop in a place I didn't feel like running a wire.
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