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Is it possible to convert a DSL modem to an access point in order to extend your network?
I have a Linksys WAG54G-AU on the ground floor apartment and a spare LevelOne WBR-3460B which I hope could be used as an Access Point on the second floor. My goal is to be able to extend and access the network wirlessly, I would prefer to keep the same password and SSID of the existing wireless and use the existing Ethernet cable that is on the third floor, so nothing too fancy, I would also prefer not to mess with other firmware if possible.
Note: The purpose of this is to extend the network from the ground floor to the second floor using an Ethernet cable and the mentioned modems/routers.
P.S.: After some research on the internet I found this post by a guy who said that he managed to do it but had some problems with the wireless of the second modem, I'm not sure what he did...--> http://www.techsupportforum.com/forums/f135/using-second-dsl-modem-as-access-point-543932.html
It's not clear what you're trying to do. Your WAG54G-AU is already an access point that will let you access the network wirelessly. Do you plan to wire the WBR-3460B to the WAG43G-AU? If so, what's our goal -- better WiFi coverage? You say your "goal is to be able to access the network wirlessly" -- but can't you do that already? – David Schwartz – 2013-03-21T23:51:25.080
What I'm trying to do (an should include in the post in the first place but thought it was obvious) is extend the network with an Ethernet cable so I could access it from the second modem I have as a spare and not have to buy a new router/access point. And yes I do plan to wire them and need instructions on how to achieve this because there are certainly a few changes that need to be made in the configuration if this is possible. @hennes actually answered my question already. – Miloš Miljković – 2013-03-22T00:07:11.967
Feel free to add it to the post. After all, it will make it a lot clearer and there are several other options which are also sensible. (e.g. not wiring the WBR to the Linksys, but using it as a soft of wireless repeater (think WAP without a cable) ). – Hennes – 2013-03-22T00:20:54.683