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| 702707 | 2008-09-05 05:19:00 | Hey there, Wondering if I could connect wirelessly my THOMSON TG585v7 wireless enabled router (connected to internet) and my D-Link DSL-G604T wireless enabled router. Meaning that I could then have the D-link connected directly to my laptop and access the Thomson from there. Nowhere on the web seems to have a straightforward way to do it. -Oh and I would like to keep them both to WPA - which they both support :D Thanks! |
Curbd (13334) | ||
| 702708 | 2008-09-05 05:20:00 | You'd need a proper range extender, the D-link you have won't do that. | wratterus (105) | ||
| 702709 | 2008-09-05 05:22:00 | A range extender? I don't really need the range to be increased for it's wireless signal, I just (I guess) want the D-link to act as a wireless card. Thanks |
Curbd (13334) | ||
| 702710 | 2008-09-05 05:24:00 | Your laptop doesn't have wi-fi? | wratterus (105) | ||
| 702711 | 2008-09-05 05:25:00 | Nope it's an oldy :) Just thought it could save me a few bucks using a router instead of a USB wireless card or dongle etc. Don't mind spending time configuring settings, just need to know what to do. Thanks |
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| 702712 | 2008-09-05 05:27:00 | True. Unfortunately, I don't believe the D-Link will do what you want, simple as that. :dogeye: To do what you want, by far the cheapest and easiest way to get your lappy on the internet via wireless is to get a PCMCIA wi-fi card, or a wi-fi USB dongle. Pretty much all the new ones support WPA, you should be able to pick up either one for around $50 new. |
wratterus (105) | ||
| 702713 | 2008-09-05 05:32:00 | Hmm, a bit of a shame to have the router be unused imo. That would be a very easy way to have it up and working though. I heard that there is firmware out there to have an Xbox360 connect through a router wirelessly to another - wonder if something similar could work? |
Curbd (13334) | ||
| 702714 | 2008-09-05 21:54:00 | Some routers can be put into "Client Mode" to do what you want but the 604T doesn't have this mode. Bad luck! | linw (53) | ||
| 702715 | 2008-09-05 22:58:00 | Bummer!! Thanks for your help anyway - Probably saved me a few pointless hours :) | Curbd (13334) | ||
| 702716 | 2008-09-06 08:46:00 | I think what you are wanting to do is called bridging mode?? | johnd (85) | ||
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