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Re: Multi router configurations ?

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Hello Pascal!

26 May 12 15:21, Pascal Hambourg wrote to All:

 > How is this related with *Linux* networking ?

Well I do use them for networking

 >> I have a Thompson 585 router that is connected to the POTS and to a
 >> Hub/Switch that links to 6+ sockets (connected to various computers)
 >> around the house.
 > [...]
 >> If I connect another router a Netgear N150 DGN1000 with adjustable
 >> rubberduck antenna (in the loft) to the hub with two cables 1 for in
 >> and other for out etc) in the spare two ports without connecting the
 >> POTS line,

 > Why two cables ? Ethernet links are bidirectional.

 >> 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?

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

Vince

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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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