I thought I almost had the solution to my wireless network configuration when I read the Reference Manual for the Netgear WG302 ...but no ...upon careful reading it appeared that I didn't.
What I have: A Cable Modem in my basement connected to a simple Netgear router that has 8 Ethernet ports on it. I also have some computer systems attached to the ports on the router. Upstairs, I have an Ethernet switch to which I have several systems attached. I have a LAN cable that goes from my router in my basement to my upstairs switch. The cable is strung up the stairs and is draped across the floor (very ugly).
What I want: Two wireless units (I don't know which two yet), one to be placed in my basement and one to be placed beside my switch and computer equipment upstairs. I want to create a wireless bridge, connecting my LAN downstairs to my LAN upstairs. BUT, IN ADDITION, I want to be able to establish wireless client connections to either the wireless unit in the basement or the wireless unit upstairs, or both.
Can anyone suggest an Access Point or Bridge that will do what I want. Essentially, I want a "AccessPoint/Bridge" that can bridge LANs and can also simultaneously behave like an Access Point.
Thank you,
Neil Salem, MA USA