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Wireless Belkin N router as an access point?

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Saraj
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2,791
13-10-2017, 01:10 PM
#1
I am soo stuck at the moment.

As many of you are aware I have got 50mb broadband, with a N router connected to my laptop via a N dongle.

My ps3 is not N rather G

I have bought a Belkin N router and wish to connect this to my existing router (D Link provided by Virgin) and use the Belkin one as a Access Point.

Then this access point will be connected to my ps3 via ethernet, providing the PS3 with in theory N capabilities?

Now I have tried everything to set this up, the Belkin router is capable of being a AP as the option is there within setting (through its ip address)

I have followed many instructions and cannot get it to set up.

Any help appreciated !

I have disabled DHCP and also changed the IP address of the Belkin router to sit within the exsiting DCHP.

My D link router address is 192.168.0.1, the DHCP range is 100-199, so i set the Belkin with 192.168.0.150

Where am I going wrong?

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
13-10-2017, 01:10 PM #1

I am soo stuck at the moment.

As many of you are aware I have got 50mb broadband, with a N router connected to my laptop via a N dongle.

My ps3 is not N rather G

I have bought a Belkin N router and wish to connect this to my existing router (D Link provided by Virgin) and use the Belkin one as a Access Point.

Then this access point will be connected to my ps3 via ethernet, providing the PS3 with in theory N capabilities?

Now I have tried everything to set this up, the Belkin router is capable of being a AP as the option is there within setting (through its ip address)

I have followed many instructions and cannot get it to set up.

Any help appreciated !

I have disabled DHCP and also changed the IP address of the Belkin router to sit within the exsiting DCHP.

My D link router address is 192.168.0.1, the DHCP range is 100-199, so i set the Belkin with 192.168.0.150

Where am I going wrong?


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

parthiban
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4,925
13-10-2017, 01:22 PM
#2
I'm not sure about this but I think both routers have to be able to do it to set it up as you wish, it's not enough for just one of them to be compatible. I have two identical Netgear routers but one is slightly newer and can therefore be used as an access point so wanted to do the same thing, but couldn't because the other one doesn't accept it.

Obviously that could all be rubbish though and someone might have a fix Smile

Could you use a plug in extender like this?

http://www.solwise.co.uk/wireless-wl-556e.htm

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parthiban
13-10-2017, 01:22 PM #2

I'm not sure about this but I think both routers have to be able to do it to set it up as you wish, it's not enough for just one of them to be compatible. I have two identical Netgear routers but one is slightly newer and can therefore be used as an access point so wanted to do the same thing, but couldn't because the other one doesn't accept it.

Obviously that could all be rubbish though and someone might have a fix Smile

Could you use a plug in extender like this?

http://www.solwise.co.uk/wireless-wl-556e.htm


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
13-10-2017, 01:34 PM
#3
yh might be too complicating then i want

that link, how does that work? its not very clear....

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
13-10-2017, 01:34 PM #3

yh might be too complicating then i want

that link, how does that work? its not very clear....


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

parthiban
Posting Freak
4,925
13-10-2017, 01:44 PM
#4
Saraj that link, how does that work? its not very clear....

Well according to the description it'll extend the range of your router but as it also has an ethernet socket you could just plug the PS3 in. It says it works with any router which is fine, the part I don't get is that it says it works with security which I don't understand how you type in the password.

I've actually been thinking about buying something like that just to extend the wireless range within the house but haven't got round to it yet as I'm having issues with my router so that's going to need replacing too.

The other option is using homeplug - I've got a pair of solwise ones and they work really well :biggrin:

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
parthiban
13-10-2017, 01:44 PM #4

Saraj that link, how does that work? its not very clear....

Well according to the description it'll extend the range of your router but as it also has an ethernet socket you could just plug the PS3 in. It says it works with any router which is fine, the part I don't get is that it says it works with security which I don't understand how you type in the password.

I've actually been thinking about buying something like that just to extend the wireless range within the house but haven't got round to it yet as I'm having issues with my router so that's going to need replacing too.

The other option is using homeplug - I've got a pair of solwise ones and they work really well :biggrin:


2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
13-10-2017, 01:46 PM
#5
Yh i been thinking about powerline as well, do you have the link to the ones you got?

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
13-10-2017, 01:46 PM #5

Yh i been thinking about powerline as well, do you have the link to the ones you got?


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
13-10-2017, 02:18 PM
#6
im going to buy this

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160665

cheaper then the router i bought, just will pack that up and return it to argos

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
13-10-2017, 02:18 PM #6

im going to buy this

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160665

cheaper then the router i bought, just will pack that up and return it to argos


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
14-10-2017, 12:54 AM
#7
You will need to configure the router to 'bridge' its wireless and ethernet interfaces for it to work as you have described.

Also remember if you're running 2 access points in the same location they need to have different SSIDs (names), and be on different channels!
toxo
14-10-2017, 12:54 AM #7

You will need to configure the router to 'bridge' its wireless and ethernet interfaces for it to work as you have described.

Also remember if you're running 2 access points in the same location they need to have different SSIDs (names), and be on different channels!

toxo
Posting Freak
4,843
14-10-2017, 12:55 AM
#8
Scratch that, I've re-read your post. What you need is for the Belkin to function as a wireless bridge, NOT an access point. When configured as an access point it will be expecting wireless clients to connect to it. It won't be expecting to have to connect to another access point.
toxo
14-10-2017, 12:55 AM #8

Scratch that, I've re-read your post. What you need is for the Belkin to function as a wireless bridge, NOT an access point. When configured as an access point it will be expecting wireless clients to connect to it. It won't be expecting to have to connect to another access point.

steviewevie
Posting Freak
7,993
14-10-2017, 01:05 AM
#9
Saraj im going to buy this

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160665

cheaper then the router i bought, just will pack that up and return it to argos

That sounds like a better solution to me, and much more simple.

[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
14-10-2017, 01:05 AM #9

Saraj im going to buy this

http://www.ebuyer.com/product/160665

cheaper then the router i bought, just will pack that up and return it to argos

That sounds like a better solution to me, and much more simple.


[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
14-10-2017, 01:08 AM
#10
Thnks the advice i wish i could play with this so would learn how to do it. Ive ordered the powerline ones from that link and will be returning the router.

I ordered thos from ebuyer last night about midnight and there were offering delivery today for 11quid. But when i signed in it went to free! So ordered them at midnight will get them today for free delivery how gd is that??!!

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
14-10-2017, 01:08 AM #10

Thnks the advice i wish i could play with this so would learn how to do it. Ive ordered the powerline ones from that link and will be returning the router.

I ordered thos from ebuyer last night about midnight and there were offering delivery today for 11quid. But when i signed in it went to free! So ordered them at midnight will get them today for free delivery how gd is that??!!


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

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