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segmented network?
« on: August 12, 2008, 11:44:48 PM »
Since I have two linksys wireless routers - one in the closet in a box, the other new one WRT150N in the front of the house.

Would it be effective at all to hook up the older router here in my room to either a) boost connectivity b) reduce network traffic/latency for games/torrents c) anything else?

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Re: segmented network?
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2008, 12:02:27 AM »
with most routers, you can't leapfrog a wireless signal from one to another.

You can, however, connect one to the other via LAN cable and set its BSSID and SSID to match the host's. This should allow you to go from one end of the house/router to another without any hiccups.
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Re: segmented network?
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2008, 12:07:16 AM »
PC with internet sharing -> lan cable -> old router internet port?

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Re: segmented network?
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2008, 02:05:29 AM »
Quote from: Zakamiro on August 13, 2008, 12:02:27 AM
with most routers, you can't leapfrog a wireless signal from one to another.

If you can install DD-WRT on it you can.  I converted a WRT54G into a glorified wireless card by doing that. :P
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