Running a WAP within another wireless range with same SSID etc.

gavinp

I am assuming that the access point is connected to the router with a network cable ?

You should only ever use channel 1, 6,or 11 - using channel 8 and 9 will slow the network right down as wireless channels overlap heavily.

If the access point is not connected to the router with a network cable, you will need to use the second access point in repeater mode if available. Please bear in mind that this halves the speed of the network for all users.

Alternatively, you could use a pair of Homeplug adapters (which work in a similar fashion to a long network cable) to connect the access point to the router.

Thanks

Gavin

akmodi

Dear Tigermatt,

Option 1: you need a access point connected wired to the main router --- change the ESSID to a different one and the log on with the laptop to both of them -- winxp will remember them and log on from one to the other -- if it loses signal ( if you are connected to say 1 and 2 is stronger -- the system will stay to 1 --- as it is within range. Only if you move out of range of 1 will it log onto 2.

Option 2: Use an access point -- that works as a wireless repeater -- eg USR 2249. I can get hold of nearly new ones .. That way you use the same ESSID, encryption and it logs onto the best one.

USR 2249: can work as either.

Option 3: Power Line-Home networking -- works well -- but at a max of 14 mbps.

Option 4: Use signal boosters

Cheers