Extending wireless range for gaming consoles

Mercifulguv · 06-21-2008, 10:04 PM

My PC is connected through an 802.11g card, but my consoles are unable to receive a signal where they are situated. I do not have access to the wireless router that is providing internet access. However, I do have a secondary wireless router (Linksys WRT150N) that I am able to connect to my PC.
I am unable to use ICS, due to the internet access router already using the necessary IP (192.168.0.1). Is there a way to set up my router to act as a wireless repeater? Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

CTSNKY · 06-22-2008, 05:14 AM

Yes....just configure the 2nd router to NOT use DHCP and connect to first router.

CTSNKY · 06-22-2008, 06:47 AM

Wait a sec.....why don't you have access to the 1st router? Stealing their signal are you?

**lazareth1** · 06-22-2008, 08:35 PM

You can't do it normally and you need to get 3rd party firmware to use it as a repeater/bridge. I had a WRT54G and I managed to set it up as a bridge before so it does work. Follow the link below for more info on your specific model.

http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum...fm/822648.html

06-21-2008, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mercifulguv Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 OS: xp sp2	Extending wireless range for gaming consoles My PC is connected through an 802.11g card, but my consoles are unable to receive a signal where they are situated. I do not have access to the wireless router that is providing internet access. However, I do have a secondary wireless router (Linksys WRT150N) that I am able to connect to my PC. I am unable to use ICS, due to the internet access router already using the necessary IP (192.168.0.1). Is there a way to set up my router to act as a wireless repeater? Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

06-22-2008, 05:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	Re: Extending wireless range for gaming consoles Yes....just configure the 2nd router to NOT use DHCP and connect to first router. __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

06-22-2008, 06:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
CTSNKY Knower of all that is MS Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 10,755 OS: (multiple machines) 95, 98, 2K & XP Home & Pro	Re: Extending wireless range for gaming consoles Wait a sec.....why don't you have access to the 1st router? Stealing their signal are you? __________________ GO BIG BLUE!!

06-22-2008, 08:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
lazareth1 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hong Kong, previously Fife in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,294 OS: Vista SP1, Ultimate My System	Re: Extending wireless range for gaming consoles You can't do it normally and you need to get 3rd party firmware to use it as a repeater/bridge. I had a WRT54G and I managed to set it up as a bridge before so it does work. Follow the link below for more info on your specific model. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum...fm/822648.html __________________ Prime95\|Everest Ultimate Edition\|How to do a repair install of XP\|Bench Testing "Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted"