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Re: Multi router configurations ?

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On Sun, 27 May 2012 13:52:02 +0000, Vince Coen wrote:

>  >> can I communicate with it as 802.11/n AND work with the other
>  >> computers linked to the HUB, and the internet via the Thompson?
> 
>  > You need an access point, not a router. You may use a wireless router
>  > with the router functions (WAN, DHCP...) disabled.
> 
> 
> Ok, given up on that idea but how about using a cable/dsl router and
> just plug in the cable socket to the network and specify no login?

Pascal already told you: You need an access point, not a router. You may 
use a wireless router with the router functions (WAN, DHCP...) disabled.

So why give up on that? You seem to have a wireless router and most SOHO 
wireless routers can be used as an access point.

> 
> Yes, I know that an extender would also work but they are a lot more
> expensive.

They also cut your network speed in half and are a general pain in the 
ass.

M4

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Multi router configurations ? "Vince Coen" <VBCoen@gmail.com> - 2012-05-25 20:00 +0000
  Re: Multi router configurations ? Pascal Hambourg <boite-a-spam@plouf.fr.eu.org> - 2012-05-26 16:21 +0200
    Re: Multi router configurations ? "Vince Coen" <VBCoen@gmail.com> - 2012-05-27 13:52 +0000
      Re: Multi router configurations ? Martijn Lievaart <m@rtij.nl.invlalid> - 2012-05-29 16:25 +0200

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