Adding an old WRT54G as an access point with a new dual band router
Adding an old WRT54G as an access point with a new dual band router
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Anyone have a feeling for how this might work?? Goal is to increase the upstairs wireless coverage (main router is in basement and cannot be moved).
Old WRT54G set up as an access point (no DHCP, static IP address out of DHCP range of the main router, connected via cable LAN to LAN port). Was going to keep security and SSIDs the same for seamless transition of the laptops around the house.
The new router is a dual band 2.4/5 GHz. Wondering whether I should turn OFF the 5GHz radio on the new router so that the two will have matching bands. I know the 5GHz band has less range than the 2.4 anyway, so seems like not much to lose turning it off. Range is a priority over speed.
Old WRT54G set up as an access point (no DHCP, static IP address out of DHCP range of the main router, connected via cable LAN to LAN port). Was going to keep security and SSIDs the same for seamless transition of the laptops around the house.
The new router is a dual band 2.4/5 GHz. Wondering whether I should turn OFF the 5GHz radio on the new router so that the two will have matching bands. I know the 5GHz band has less range than the 2.4 anyway, so seems like not much to lose turning it off. Range is a priority over speed.
RE: Adding an old WRT54G as an access point with a new dual band router
RE: Adding an old WRT54G as an access point with a new dual band router
RE: Adding an old WRT54G as an access point with a new dual band router
RE: Adding an old WRT54G as an access point with a new dual band router
Their N devices will still connect to the main router when it's within range at higher speeds, but all they do is surf the internet so the difference won't be noticeable when they connect to the old access point.
RE: Adding an old WRT54G as an access point with a new dual band router
After that I start blaming the ipad.