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Title: dir-615 to netgear dg834 g ?
Post by: mikk on April 20, 2011, 01:20:47 PM

I'm trying to connect a dir-615 (d2) to a netgear dg834 g router without success. I've tried diffrent config' settings on the d-link but although I'm 'connected'-'no internet access' Is there something I'm missing that needs configuring on either router. The d-link is on virgin media 1.00vg fw which I believe to be crap, it was my intention to use dd-wrt but would prefer to try standard first.

Title: Re: dir-615 to netgear dg834 g ?
Post by: FurryNutz on April 21, 2011, 07:00:06 AM

There a reason for using 2 routers?
It's preferred to run only one router. You could bridge the netgear if it has that option and use it as an AP if it has wireless.

Title: Re: dir-615 to netgear dg834 g ?
Post by: mikk on April 23, 2011, 12:32:15 AM

I'm sharing a wireless connection with a neighbour accross the road. I cant see an option for 'bridging' on either router and although I can connect direct from my laptop, I cant get internet via the d-link
router even though its full strength? Any ideas?

Title: Re: dir-615 to netgear dg834 g ?
Post by: FurryNutz on April 23, 2011, 10:25:58 AM

How about using a wireless extender or relay unit to extend any wireless comming off the 655?

Title: Re: dir-615 to netgear dg834 g ?
Post by: mikk on April 24, 2011, 10:33:02 AM

Not sure what a 'wireless extender or relay' is, but I think I'm wasting my time with the dir 615 on its original vm firmware. After reading the dd-wrt thread I think I need the wireless bridge repeater function, could you expand on your suggestion furry?

Title: Re: dir-615 to netgear dg834 g ?
Post by: FurryNutz on April 25, 2011, 07:07:49 AM

A wireless extender or relay is a device that can just do that, extend or relay an already setup WiFi broadcast. It can connect to an existing SSID and extend the range of the signal.

http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=37843.0 (http://forums.dlink.com/index.php?topic=37843.0)

Title: Re: dir-615 to netgear dg834 g ?
Post by: mikk on April 27, 2011, 08:41:37 AM

I'm going to try the dd-wrt route, but thanks, thats an option if it doesnt work, I might learn something along the way.

Title: Re: dir-615 to netgear dg834 g ?
Post by: FurryNutz on April 27, 2011, 09:09:49 AM

Let us know how it goes.