Extending WiFi Range

Hi all
I have set up a new network at my house which is connected to a cable modem, the cable modem goes into my Linksys WRT54G WiFi Router which works really well, but I want to extend the range of my network. I have a spare WRT54G Router and my question is does any one know if I can set up a Linksys WRT54G router as a range extender to
another WRT54G.I know you can buy range extenders but i would like to try and save my money and use my existing equipment. I would appreciate any help into this matter, cheers...

 

Hope this helps:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/richpub/syltguides/fullview/1NZA81HP757TD

 

I have already looked at doing this but I would rather save my money and use my spare WRT54G router, but thanks for your idea..

 

Did you read the whole thing? Although the model may be slightly different, it may still work with your existing equipment. I wasn't suggesting you buy anything else.

 

He has an extra router, not the WAP, so I'm not sure how that link helps him.

I'd consider using DD-WRT 3rd party firmware on the spare router to extend it's capabilities. One of the features is a wireless repeater mode.

 

Cheers for that info, I have just gone onto that site dd-wrt and am about to download their software, I shall probably wait until the weekend before flashing the router, I shall let you know how I get on, cheers

 

Another feature of DD-WRT is you can boost the transmit power of the router.

I'd read the installation instructions VERY CAREFULLY before you begin, for different hardware versions, that are sometimes quite different.