On 4 June 2010 16:36, Dan Shimshoni <danshi...@gmail.com> wrote: > Can I somehow connect a second wireless Access Point by ethernet cable, and > then > connect that Access Point (by wireless) to the first, main Access > Point ? (something like a bridge). > I saw something which is called > Wireless Distribution System (WDS) > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_Distribution_System > > Could I use this ? is there any wireless Access Point which > is sold in local stores in Israel which supports this feature ?
I just started playing with DD-WRT on a borrowed D-Link WRT54GL in order to connect my living room appliances to the modem on the other side of the unit (the appliances support only wired Ethernet, I want to bridge them to the modem/ap without having to run a network cable across the unit). It offers a "bridge" mode which sounds like exactly what you are after. I got DD-WRT installed but am still struggling with the configuration (it doesn't let me change anything), so I can't offer much concrete assistance except that if you go down the DD-WRT path then read carefully ALL they have to say (the FAQ, the "Peacock Thread", the wiki etc), follow the advise carefully, be extra careful with which firmware you choose, don't assume that "latest is always greatest". Be prepared with lots of patience to wade through unedited advise and warnings. Otherwise, maybe try Ethernet-over-power solutions like http://www.netcomm.com.au/products/ethernet-over-power, I was warned by one guy (without personal experience) that they don't always work and could depend on quality of the wiring in your house (though nothing about such limitations in mentioned anywhere in the official material as far as I read), so make sure you don't lose if it doesn't work (read - can get your money back). Personally I got the impression that a good Wireless-N 300mbps will deliver better but this isn't based on personal experience. Cheers, --Amos _______________________________________________ Linux-il mailing list Linux-il@cs.huji.ac.il http://mailman.cs.huji.ac.il/mailman/listinfo/linux-il
