Extending WiFi Range

[Sybex]

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...

 

[skinnywhiteboy]

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

 

[Sybex]

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..

 

[skinnywhiteboy]

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.

 

[JohnWill]

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.

 

[Sybex]

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

 

[JohnWill]

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.