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D-Link DSL Modem/Routers => DSL-2740B => Topic started by: knobydobs on April 29, 2013, 11:58:11 AM

Title: Use DSL-2740B to share internet connection.
Post by: knobydobs on April 29, 2013, 11:58:11 AM

I would like to be able to have a setup like:
Generic Router (192.168.2.1)---(Wireless)---Computer---(Wired)---DSL-2740B (192.168.1.1)---(Wired)---(Laptop)
I'm not sure how to do this or if it's even possible.  ???
All help and advice is appreciated, Thanks!  ;D

Title: Re: Use DSL-2740B to share internet connection.
Post by: FurryNutz on April 29, 2013, 12:07:14 PM

Only supported connection method is the following for DSL Modems:
DSL Phone line>DLink DSL modem>wired and wireless client devices.

Title: Re: Use DSL-2740B to share internet connection.
Post by: knobydobs on April 29, 2013, 12:35:39 PM

Thanks for the very quick reply ;D
What would be the best solution for my problem as I want to have wireless between the computer and the laptop?

Title: Re: Use DSL-2740B to share internet connection.
Post by: FurryNutz on April 29, 2013, 12:49:54 PM

What region are you located?

I would recommend something similar to the following instead of using the DSL modem as an AP:
D-Link DAP 1360 (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/support/product/dap-1360-wireless-n-open-source-access-point-router), 1513 (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/connect/access-points-range-extenders-and-bridges/dap-1513-wireless-n-dual-band-media-bridge), 1522 (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/connect/access-points-range-extenders-and-bridges/dap-1522-xtreme-n-duo-wireless-n-access-point), 1525 (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/connect/access-points-range-extenders-and-bridges/dap-1525-access-point-mediabridge), 1533 (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/connect/access-points-range-extenders-and-bridges/dap-1533-wireless-n450-mediabridge-access-point) series are some of the home and small business class devices.
D-Link DIR-865L,  (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/connect/routers/dir-865l-cloud-router-5700)505 (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/connect/routers/dir-505-shareport-mobile-companion), 505L (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/connect/shareport/dir-505l-shareport-mobile-companion), and 506L (http://www.dlink.com/us/en/home-solutions/connect/routers/dir-506l-shareport-go)

You need something to either work as an main host AP or something that you can bridge to your already running wireless main host AP or router. Most of these products can do AP or Bridge mode.

Title: Re: Use DSL-2740B to share internet connection.
Post by: knobydobs on April 29, 2013, 01:18:03 PM

Quote from: FurryNutz on April 29, 2013, 12:49:54 PM

What region are you located?

United Kingdom  ;)
I'll take a look at the models you mentioned
Once again, many thanks  ;D

Title: Re: Use DSL-2740B to share internet connection.
Post by: FurryNutz on April 29, 2013, 01:27:43 PM

http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/home-solutions/connect/access-points-range-extenders-and-bridges (http://www.dlink.com/uk/en/home-solutions/connect/access-points-range-extenders-and-bridges)
Let us know what you get set up.

Good Luck.