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magus7091
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_ 		4. December 2007 @ 23:18 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I'm trying to extend the range of my wireless network, by using one router as a bridge to another. The problem is this: I have 2 routers, both linksys, and neither will function as a bridge without being hardwired to the other, thereby eliminating my purpose. Please advise as to what router will function as a bridge wirelessly. I'm looking for something under $50 if possible. Existing wireless connection is 802.11 G.
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cee43ja1
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_ 		4. December 2007 @ 23:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
what you should do is switch the firmware to third party; dd-wrt is a nice setup for linksys routers. HERE is info on how to setup a router to be a wireless bridge with dd-wrt.

before you upgrade to third party firmware, you have to check the model and version number of the router. improper firmware can brick the router.
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ps2: v7 scph-39001 - independence exploit - hdloader 0.8c - maxtor 300gb hdd
(+[__]%) psp slim ta-085v1: 6.60 PRO B10
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magus7091
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_ 		8. December 2007 @ 16:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I'd rather not use third-party firmware. However, if this is the only option, can I install it on ONLY one? If so, which one?

Also, are there any routers that will do this out of the box?

Thanks!
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magus7091
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_ 		10. December 2007 @ 16:25 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Still looking for other options aside from installing 3rd party firmware on my router, and still need to know whether or not both need the 3rd party firmware installed if that's the only option. I seem to recall someone saying that belkin routers have this ability, does anyone know if that's true?

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cee43ja1
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_ 		10. December 2007 @ 16:37 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
you only need to install third party firmware on one router; the one acting as a bridge. you can keep the original firmware on the router connected to your internet model.

as for the belkins, you'll have to look for older models. according to THIS, the 7000 and up series doesn't have the bridge function anymore.
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ps2: v7 scph-39001 - independence exploit - hdloader 0.8c - maxtor 300gb hdd
(+[__]%) psp slim ta-085v1: 6.60 PRO B10
wii (powered by bootmii/priiloader): 4.1u - d2x v10beta53-alt (base 56) - configurable usb loader v70r51/devolution r188 - wd scorpio black 7200rpm 320gig w/ ams venus ds2 enclosure

got a whole lot more to list . . .
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