Can I use a Netgear DG834G as a Bridge on a Network?

Question

Recently I replaced my old router (DG834G) for a Belkin F5D7633-4A. I have not got rid of my old router and seeing as the wireless reception in some parts of the house is a bit sketchy I thought I could put it to good use it as a bridge to extend my network if it is possible.

Cheers

P.S. I don't mind using 3rd party firmware if this is the only way.

Answer 1

Your router is also a DHCP server, as will be your new router. You can't have two primary domain controllers on the same domain. You might be able to switch off DHCP on one of them, I suppose. Log on and have a look.

Answer 2

Well, one quick way to attempt this is fairly easy.

Turn off DHCP on the Netgear. Set a static IP outside the DCHP range of the main router. Setup the wireless SSID etc. Then Connect a cable to the LAN port of the unit which connects to the other router. See if you get response.  (Depends on the firmware status of thd DG834 (some didn't support "loop back") which means this method won't work!  If it does you just use it this method!

Otherwise I would say update the firmware with OPEN WRT

http://wiki.openwrt.org/TableOfHardware?...

Yours is supported with that version.

There are two different chipsets in the 834G so check the list to be sure you have the correct load!  Once that firmware is installed you can do about anything you like!