Hi, I bought a WAP54G to use in repeater mode with a WRT54G. Now I realize I bought a WAP54G V1.1 , and the setup menu does not mention anything on a 'repeater mode' function ... and I also know WAP54G V2 setup does mention the repeater mode.
Any help ? Is it just a firmware upgrade thing ?
What is the difference between a WAP54G V1.1 and V2 ?
Andres Dagotto thought carefully and wrote on 11/27/2004 4:53 AM:
A firmware update will likely get you the repeater mode option. This mode was added with firmware v2.07. See below for a cut from the Linksys WAP54G v1.1 firmware release notes.
Note that firmware v1.09.1 needs to be installed before the update to v2.07. Don't forget to reboot the WAP after firmware updates.
Also, WEP should be turned off during repeater mode setup. Turn it back on only after the WAP is working nicely.
Don't know the difference between v1.1 and v2.
Lance
***** Linksys, A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Product: WAP54G Classification: Firmware Release History Release Date: 06/01/04 Last Firmware Version: v2.07, April 28, 2004 ____________________________________________________________
Version 2.07, April 28, 2004
- Adds Linksys Wireless Guard support
- Updated User Interface format and layout
- Updated wireless driver to support all versions of WAP54G hardware
- Adds AP Client Mode
- Adds Wireless Repeater Mode for WAP54G and WRT54G (requires fw 2.02.2 or above)
Attention: Before upgrading to fw 2.07, make sure your AP's current firmware is 1.09.1 Note:WPA does not work in Wireless Bridge mode in this release Note: Please make sure to reset/reboot the unit after firmware upgrade is complete.
Hi Lance ! I did what you suggested and everything worked !
The sequence was:
1) Normal IP setup with the factory CD and firmware
2) Firmware upgrade to 1.09.1
3) Firmware upgrade to 2.07
4) Hold the reset button for 30 seconds
5) log on into the wap54g via browser
6) configure repeater, as explained in the linksys web site
So, botton line: WAP54G V1.1 can be used as a repeater of a WRT54G
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