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Title: Noob network problem-Dir-655 to DIR-628 adhoc/bridge etc...
Post by: Alemaker on October 15, 2009, 06:56:59 PM

Ok so here's my issue,

   Have a DIR-655 set up as main router and have a spare DIR-628, coverage is great but am moving to a room in the basement with no possibility of running cat5 between the 2 routers. how do I set up the DIR-628 to act as a bridge/client mode/ap etc for the 655?
 ??? ???
Basically want the DIR-628 to repeat the DIR-655 signal so I get better coverage for my laptop and also be able to plug in my xbox360 to one of the lan ports of the 628 so i can play on the network.

Hope I didn't confuse anyone, saw lots of examples where you connect the routers with cable, but cable isn't an option. Any help is appreciated. :)

Alemaker

Title: Re: Noob network problem-Dir-655 to DIR-628 adhoc/bridge etc...
Post by: lizzi555 on October 15, 2009, 08:50:13 PM

It's not possible to connect both wireless.
None of the both DIR has a repeater option.

That's why there are only examples with wired connections ...

Title: Re: Noob network problem-Dir-655 to DIR-628 adhoc/bridge etc...
Post by: Sammydad1 on October 16, 2009, 07:52:02 AM

Hi,

Another option for you is to extend your LAN using powerline / homeplug technology....the newest version runs at some 270 Mbps or so if memory serves....and if you move again...you unplug from the wall and move it with you...

I use an older version (10-14 Mbps) for our game consoles and it works quite nicely....

Title: Re: Noob network problem-Dir-655 to DIR-628 adhoc/bridge etc...
Post by: mackworth on October 16, 2009, 08:35:55 AM

There is also MOCA which uses the cable wire.  If you do some research you can find some pretty cheap MOCA stuff on ebay.