bmanice Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 hey im trying to figure out how to get my wireless router to communicate with a wireless access point via 802.11g i am trying to avoid running a cable... my laptop (IBM XP Pro) is from the corp i work for, i dont have admin rights to change drivers/install new hardware/software, and i do not feel comfortable hacking it... so this is the only option i can think of if i want to use this latptop upstairs in my home (w/o running a wire)... cable modem -> wire -> wireless router -> wireless connection -> wireless access point -> wire -> laptop ... just need to know how to configure, if it is possible... any other ideas for a set-up GREATLY appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparda Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 hey im trying to figure out how to get my wireless router to communicate with a wireless access point via 802.11g What is the desired result? What I mean is, when you say 'communicate', what do you want this communication to achieve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneE1se Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 if you want to use one wireless access point as a client to connect to the other and then wire your laptop to that then the simplest way would be to get a router that runs DD-WRT and set dd-wrt up to connect to your AP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VaKo Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 A super cheap and nasty option would be to use a windows box running ICS. Connect the wireless dongle to the AP, and hook a switch into the NIC. No, its not perfect, but it can be setup in 5 mins using the kit you already have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmanice Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 hey im trying to figure out how to get my wireless router to communicate with a wireless access point via 802.11g What is the desired result? What I mean is, when you say 'communicate', what do you want this communication to achieve? communicate as in, get my laptop on the interwebs A super cheap and nasty option would be to use a windows box running ICS. Connect the wireless dongle to the AP, and hook a switch into the NIC. No, its not perfect, but it can be setup in 5 mins using the kit you already have. i think im going to do this or use ddwrt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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