[GRLUG] connecting 2 wireless routers to cable modem

[Godwin]

> >> On Tue, 2010-02-02 at 09:54 -0500, Casey DuBois wrote:
> >> > Am I the only one that could not read Godwin's post???

Sorry, I just hit Reply on my Gmail account.  The one to which I
replied must have been HTML.  Anyhoot, here's what I typed:

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As others mentioned, I too would definitely recommend DDWRT.  It's the
only way to fly (no punt intended, okay maybe intended).  Great
software, but unfortunately the DIR-655 is not supported so I'll stop
there.  I'd say, get better (cheap) hardware like the Asus WL-520GU
($45 shipped) or the Buffalo WHR-HP-G54 (like $50 bucks), or for those
of us who want more beef than gravy, the Linksys WRT-610N v2.

Just to note, the cable modem hands out only one IP, so no switches,
hubs or the like between it and other devices.   Also, plug stuff in
like this:

CableModem -> WAN port of 1st router
LAN port of 1st router -> LAN port of 2nd router.

Turn off DHCP server on the 2nd router, change the channel to differ
from the 1st.  I'd set the SSID to be diff too, but play w/ both
settings and walk a laptop from one coverage area to the other and see
if it auto switches based on signal strength.  As an aside, either
assign the 2nd router an IP outside the DHCP range, or one on a diff
non-conflicting subnet.  Just what I like to do.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_Distribution_System (DIR-655 has
no support, but good to read)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_set_identifier

cheers,
G-
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