Bridging LinkSys BEFW11S4 with 2nd router via wireless

[techdb]

I am trying to bridge a LinkSys BEFW11S4 and another wireless router (Dell Truemobile 2300) together to extend our network. I seem to be having great difficulty in achieving this. I gave both routers IP addresses on the same subnet (among other changes) and I still can't connect.


Can anyone explain how to make this happen?

Thanks,

techdb

 

[bcastner]

The 802.11x standard does not define protocols for this, so each manufacturer has implemented what are essentially proprietary solutions for WDS, client mode and bridging.

I do not think a wireless bridge is possible unless the two units are identical.

 

[ironwill]

In additional to what Bill have said,BEFW11S4 doesn't have the capability support Bridging.You may try to use those AP's of Linksys if you want to make this possible.

 

[bcastner]

ironwill,

An excellent point. Thank you.

You could add a WET11 to the BEFWs114. This would provide the missing bridge.

You can also cable between the routers:

http://www4.tomshardware.com/network/20030716/index.html

 

[techdb]

Thanks to everyone for their info. I will try another way to extend the network.

Thanks again

techdb