[ale] [OT] Extending a wifi network

[Raylynn Knight]

On Mon, 2006-03-20 at 22:28 -0500, Dow Hurst wrote:
> 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
> 
I'd recommend HyperWRT or DD-Wrt over Sveasoft.  They both offer WDS
mode and are more free than Sveasoft (i.e. cost and source
availability).

Ray