Adding an Access Point - Netgear?

Hi,

I currently run a Netgear DG834G as my router connected to ADSL and
running my desktop and laptop over the wireless network.

My question is;

I also have a Netgear DG824M, which is a ADSL/LAN/Wireless router, can
I set this up as a second access point on my wireless network to run a
small wired network in my garage? Obviously the ADSL modem part would
be redundant as it's only acting as a Wireless/LAN router.

Is this possible?

Alex

"styggy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I currently run a Netgear DG834G as my router connected to ADSL and
> running my desktop and laptop over the wireless network.
>
> My question is;
>
> I also have a Netgear DG824M, which is a ADSL/LAN/Wireless router, can
> I set this up as a second access point on my wireless network to run a
> small wired network in my garage? Obviously the ADSL modem part would
> be redundant as it's only acting as a Wireless/LAN router.
>
Yes, works no problem.

"recursor" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "styggy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> > Hi,
> >
> > I currently run a Netgear DG834G as my router connected to ADSL and
> > running my desktop and laptop over the wireless network.
> >
> > My question is;
> >
> > I also have a Netgear DG824M, which is a ADSL/LAN/Wireless router, can
> > I set this up as a second access point on my wireless network to run a
> > small wired network in my garage? Obviously the ADSL modem part would
> > be redundant as it's only acting as a Wireless/LAN router.
> >
> Yes, works no problem.
>
>
Does the OP want to connected wired-garage==DG824M - - wireless - -
DG384G--ADSL?

If so, then surely this won't work? Both the DG384G and DG824M want to be
access points (servers) and not a "client".

Paul DS.

"Paul D.Smith" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "recursor" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> > "styggy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> > > I currently run a Netgear DG834G as my router connected to ADSL and
> > > running my desktop and laptop over the wireless network.
> > >
> > > My question is;
> > >
> > > I also have a Netgear DG824M, which is a ADSL/LAN/Wireless router,
> > > can I set this up as a second access point on my wireless network to
> > > run a small wired network in my garage?
[snip]
> > Yes, works no problem.
>
> Does the OP want to connected wired-garage==DG824M - - wireless - -
> DG384G--ADSL?

That's my interpretation.

> If so, then surely this won't work? Both the DG384G and DG824M want to
> be access points (servers) and not a "client".

Yes, the DG824M would need to act as a wireless client. If it can't do this
(likely), then you're right; it won't work.

Many APs will do the job, but the OP will probably need a hub or switch too,
as APs normally have only one Ethernet port.

If not already done, it would be a good idea to test reception in the garage
(easy enough with the laptop).

Alex

"Paul D.Smith" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> "recursor" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>>
>> "styggy" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I currently run a Netgear DG834G as my router connected to ADSL and
>> > running my desktop and laptop over the wireless network.
>> >
>> > My question is;
>> >
>> > I also have a Netgear DG824M, which is a ADSL/LAN/Wireless router, can
>> > I set this up as a second access point on my wireless network to run a
>> > small wired network in my garage? Obviously the ADSL modem part would
>> > be redundant as it's only acting as a Wireless/LAN router.
>> >
>> Yes, works no problem.
>>
>>
> Does the OP want to connected wired-garage==DG824M - - wireless - -
> DG384G--ADSL?
>
> If so, then surely this won't work? Both the DG384G and DG824M want to be
> access points (servers) and not a "client".
>
Netgear state categorically that a LAN may contain multiple Netgear routers, you
can turn off wireless, dhcp etc at will on any router and just use it as a
switch I suppose. Do tell me if I have misunderstood or Netgear are lying though

recursor wrote:

> Netgear state categorically that a LAN may contain multiple Netgear routers,

True but you will find they are referring to wired connections.
you
> can turn off wireless, dhcp etc at will on any router

The DG824M does not allow you to switch off the wireless
http://www.adslguide.org.uk/hardware...ear-dg824m.asp

and just use it as a
> switch I suppose. Do tell me if I have misunderstood or Netgear are lying though
>
>
>
As the equipment he has is not WDS capable it is unlikely he will get
wireless<------> wireless to work.(I have no doubt someone can correct
me as well)

NBT

"NBT" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> recursor wrote:
>
>> Netgear state categorically that a LAN may contain multiple Netgear routers,
>
> True but you will find they are referring to wired connections.
> you
>> can turn off wireless, dhcp etc at will on any router
>
> The DG824M does not allow you to switch off the wireless
> http://www.adslguide.org.uk/hardware...ear-dg824m.asp
>
I seem to stand corrected on that, the 834 does but it looks as if the 824
doesn't (from the posted setup page anyway).
http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101236.asp shows typical multiple
router setup.
Definately not sure (anymore) if the OP can do this with his stuff though.

recursor wrote:

> http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101236.asp shows typical multiple
> router setup.
>
>

Diagram shows hard wiring between LAN ports on the routers and I
(mis)understood he wished to use a wireless link between routers.

NBT

"NBT" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> recursor wrote:
>
>> http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/N101236.asp shows typical multiple
>> router setup.
>>
>>
>
> Diagram shows hard wiring between LAN ports on the routers and I
> (mis)understood he wished to use a wireless link between routers.
>
Nah! Styggy (OP) wants to run a small wired network in his garage? Sounds like
an *interesting* garage :-)

This is what I was intending to do... Use the two wireless APs instead
of running a cable to the garage, however looking at the other posts
it's not looking that easy.

Maybe a wired connection with a small hub would be easier.

Thanks for the help anyway...

Alex