[Wylug-help] Wireless networking and Linux

[Dave Brotherstone]

Dan Walker
> I'm not sure that he does. I think the topology is
>
> ADSL )===[Linux box]==[Wireless] -- -- -- -- -- [Wireless]==[Downstairs
box]

That's exactly the topology I'm after.


Did some research on WDS repeating, and found this article -
http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Sections-article78-page2.php

Quoting from there :

WDS can be used to provide two modes of wireless AP-to-AP connectivity:

   -

   *Wireless Bridging* in which WDS APs communicate only with each other
   and don't allow wireless clients or Stations (STA) to access them
   -

   *Wireless Repeating* in which APs communicate with each other
*and*with wireless STAs


However, it apparently cuts the rate in half, which scuppers me for using my
existing 802.11b router, as I need all 10Mbps out of the box downstairs. So,
it looks like the best way will be 2 x the same 54g WDS Repeating support
router - either WRT54g or the Netgear one Gareth suggested. All I need now
is to get the budget approved by the Mrs! :)

Thanks again,
Dave
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