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Re: Belkin F5D8233 as an AP with Local only? Hmmm, interesting. I was hoping that there was some way to do this with the routers that I have. Would it work with the micro version of the wrt54g, along with another newer one of a same model, but different version?(i know they sell the wrt54g's at walmart, but they have no external antennas) Thanks! |
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 | First, you may not need WDS/repeater. Perhaps we can help you correct the weak signal problem by improving the laptop/PC in the weak signal area. This is best/easiest.
DD-WRT (3rd party firmware) - Don't use it unless you MUST. It's a PITA for the non-geek.
what w-router do you have now and is it WDS-capable without DD-WRT? This is best.
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 | The laptop is an acer....2e68c49b20. I'm running a wireless signal from my Belkin F5D8233, I also have a WRT54G v5 that I don't have connected, but was hoping to use to extend the signal. I am running an HP Pavillion laptop with a great signal, but beside me I have an HP Compaq SFF with a wireless card that sometimes gets a signal...not usually. |
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 | Is the issue that the Acer shows a too-weak signal? Weak means one bar or 30% or less.
If so, let's try to improve that, before leaping into WDS. |
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 | The acer has less than one bar..... 'very low signal' |
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