http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r19039738 en Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:19:57 EDT Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:19:57 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19867666 fred_p : You can't configure an AR430W running the Airlink firmware as a wireless client. But if you can use DD-WRT firmware for the AR430W (as mentioned in another thread) and configure "Wireless Bridge Mode", it should do what you describe.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19867666 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:10:34 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19810721 mattack1 : I know little about wireless networking, so I'll probably use the wrong terminology.

Basically my question is -- can I use the AR430W as a "wireless gaming adapter"? That's the best description I can use.

Technically, I want to connect my Tivos upstairs to my wireless network downstairs. There's actually a Buffalo 'gaming adapter with 4 port switch' that sounds exactly like what I want, but based upon searching a few months ago, they're involved in a patent dispute, and the device I found went from $60-ish to the stratosphere on ebay, etc..

I tried a D-link gaming adapter but I couldn't even get the config web page to come up when I was directly connected to it. (I think I was following the instructions properly.)

Today I actually got the 431W from Fry's since it was $29.99. But (I knew beforehand) that it has only one ethernet port and I would need a switch or router to connect several devices to it.

I happened to see that the AR430W was actually $19.99. They look *essentially* identical -- except for the front plastic being a bit different and 4 ethernet plugs vs 1. The AR430W box said nothing about being a repeater or AP Client (which is what they call using it as a game adapter)..

I strongly suspect they're essentially the same hardware.

Can the AR430W be made to do what I want? (Be an "AP Client" for multiple devices.)

Thanks.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19810721 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 01:06:37 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19549713 Zydaco : Look 5 threads down on the list. :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19549713 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:30:22 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19548664 ctillman : What is the procedure for installing dd-wrt firmware? and where can I find the firmware for the AR430R?

Cliffton,]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19548664 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 10:13:05 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19548269 Zydaco : Put the dd-wrt firmware on it and pump it up some! :D]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19548269 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 07:32:31 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19543213 JTS33 : This router has been working great for me. Hasn't rebooted on me once since I set it up a week ago.

My only gripe is that Atheros xR (eXtended Range) support is missing from the Airlink firmware (the chipset supports xR).]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19543213 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 08:30:03 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19543114 preacherphil : Tenson if you want ot sell the AR430 cheap let me know?
I was at Fry's on black Friday and can kick myself for not getting one. I live to tinker on these things. Let me know]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19543114 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:30:24 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19516153 tenson : (still Rebooting) I got the same router at fry's too, after updated firmware 1.01 still rebooting... Please help.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19516153 Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:05:24 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19509374 JTS33 : I've tried WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK and they both work fine for me (v1.01 firmware). I don't use the PIN number at all as that is for Atheros JumpStart.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19509374 Mon, 26 Nov 2007 02:25:02 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19508456 McSummation : Haven't tried the wireless stuff yet. However, since I bought the companion PCMCIA card (to replace an existing WiFi card that seems to have bitten the dust), I shouldn't have any compatibility issues.

I'll let you know in the next day or so when I get time to drag the laptop out and try it.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19508456 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 22:28:59 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19507545 anon : Got one at Frys too. I think I am seeing some odd behavior when using anything other than WEP encryption (w/o encryption works fine). I don't have any 5.8ghz phones in the house, so don't know about interference.

When I use the other WPA2-PSK etc encryption, my laptop has problems connecting *sometimes*. I think our Mac also had this same problem - it wouldn't recognize the "PIN" number.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19507545 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:09:16 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19506890 McSummation : I got one at Fry's BlackFriday sale, too, along with the AWLC4130 PCMCIA card. Just got it installed - replaced a SpeedStream 2601 (which nobody admits ever existed) and a NetGear switch.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19506890 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 18:16:58 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19499278 JTS33 : Just picked up this router for $9.99 at Fry's Black Friday sale. Works far better than the D-Link DI-624 it's replacing. Came with v1.00 firmware, and updated it to v1.01. v1.01 adds new features such as QoS and WPA/WPA2 hybrid mode, and seems more reliable. Supports Atheros SuperG 108mbps and should use the latest Atheros SuperG System-on-a-Chip.

Anyone else using this router?]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19499278 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 04:42:39 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19039738 anon : BTW, the AR430w has other problems which may or may not impact your needs.

1. The VPN feature doesn't work
2. The DHCP IP pool can't be changed.

Both were confirmed by tech support 9-1-07]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19039738 Sun, 09 Sep 2007 09:33:39 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19005596 anon : I get the feeling this little box can't keep up w my DSL speed, with multiple computers (less than a handful) sharing the connection. I am running the .1 version of the firmware.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19005596 Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:23:47 EDT http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19000066 qworster : My Buffalo router died and my back up Linksys WRT54GX2 is a real piece of crap (when it loses power it takes 10 minutes of plugging and unplugging the power to get it to restart-and Linksys says this is normal, so they won't RMA it), so when Fry's had this unit on sale today for $19.99 with a ten dollar mail in rebate, I bit.

At first it performed so poorly that I thought to myself: "What did I get myself into?". It kept rebooting over and over.

So, I went to the Airlink 101 web site and found a new firmware, v 1.01 dated 7/23/2007. I downloaded and installed the firmware, reset the unit to factory defaults and tried again-BINGO! That fixed it. It's running great and has very good throughput (even wirelessly).

For ten bucks after rebate, you can't go wrong with this unit! :)]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19000066 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 22:33:48 EDT