Using a router as an access point only

[Gimpymoo]

First off, I am a cheapskate.

I have an old but reliable Linksys 54GS running Tomato firmware.

This router is only 54G speeds.

I have a Netgear WNR2000, which is pants.

Now, if wanting to use the Netgear as just a wireless access point giving me Wireless N speeds., I assume I just disable DHCP on the router and hook it up to the Linksys.

Does the cable from the Linksys goes into the WAN port on the Netgear?

To summarise, I wish to use the stability of the Linksys with Wireless N support from the Netgear.

Many Thanks.

 

[J.B]

The easiest way to do it is to disable DHCP and plug the WNR into one of the Linksys via the LAN ports. The Netgear might have a setting that allows you to use it as an AP via the WAN port but the easiest way is via the LAN ports.

What most people call a router is actually a router, a switch and an access point in one box.

 

[Gimpymoo]

Thanks.

Have got it connected up, although is only connecting at 54Mbps.... even though it is a Wireless N router and a Wireless N adapter..... ?

It is Windows Vista.. Installing Windows Updates now.

 

[Azuse05]

Different ssids or just disable the wireless on the gl completely.

If I were you, I turn that netgear over and check the revision. V2 can run tomato k26 builds (i.e. teddybears) but it really depends how old it is.