[ale] [OT] Extending a wifi network

[Watson, Keith R]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: ale-bounces at ale.org [mailto:ale-bounces at ale.org] On Behalf Of
Dow
> Hurst
> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 22:28
> To: Atlanta Linux Enthusiasts
> Subject: Re: [ale] [OT] Extending a wifi network
> 
> What you want is the v1 thru v4 of the Linksys WRT54G or WRT54GS
> routers.  Upgrade the firmware to the Sveasoft "Talisman" or
"Alchemy",
> which just are Linksys with added features.  This will enable WDS mode
> which does what you want.  I have the same situation you have and
> successfully use two routers to provide a wifi pipe for another room.
> The second router also provides enhance wifi coverage of the house.
The
> latest v5 won't work so don't go to Best Buy looking for these.  Go to
> Ebay or somewhere second hand.  There are several other brands like
> Belkin that Sveasoft is working on.
> Dow
> 

The best price for the older model WRT54GS I've found is $59.86 at Sam's
club. The Sam's model number is WRT54GS-BP (BP stands for blister pack).

keith

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Keith R. Watson                        Georgia Institute of Technology
Systems Support Specialist IV          College of Computing
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