I wanted to do the same thing a couple of years back, and all I got from
Linksys Support was that briding is not supported, but it may be included in
future firmware updates... I did not cross my fingers, instead I went and
bought two Apple Airport routers and called it a day. Expensive, yes, but it
works like a charm and has been working flawlessly for 1,5 year. Later when
the Airport Express came out, I got two of those as well and streamed music
to my front and backyard, and that's actually all you need because they
support bridging too, and they are cheaper. I have a mixed Apple and Windows
network, which of course helped since the managment tools for Apple probably
are far easier than the Windows ditto for Apple network products. If you have
a friend with a PowerBook for the configuration which takes 15-30 minutes
tops, you're good to go with any computer after that...
/be_free
san francisco
"Styles61" wrote:
> Many thanks for the prompt reply.
>
> And yes... I'm beginning to think a wireless print server is the way I'm
> going to have to go with this. In looking through the device documentation
> and web administration utilities, unfortunately neither of them include a
> bridge or repeater mode or a configuration setting to alter that enables the
> wireless functionality between the 2 devices. Wired isn't a problem
> however... they both see each other fine.
>
> Anyway... I'll leave the question open in case other members have
> expereinced this type of issue and have come up with a workaround. But I DO
> appreciate your input.
>
> Take care.
>
> "GTS" wrote:
>
> > Some wireless routers may include a bridge or repeater mode that could do
> > this but most don't. You would need to check the documentation for both
> > units and see if they have such options and how to configure them.
> > What you really need is a wireless print server (instead of your Jet
> > Direct). See http://tinyurl.com/cgrhl for a selection.
> > --
> >
> > "Styles61" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:1C9233DF-5667-458C-901B-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > > Hello all,
> > >
> > > I have a new Linksys WRT54GS wireless router and an older BEFW11S4
> > > wireless-b router that I'm hoping to be able to network together
> > > wirelessly.
> > > I need to be able to put the older router in a separate area of my home
> > > and
> > > connect an HP JetDirect print server box to it (via a Cat5 cable) so I can
> > > send prints to an area away from my PC.
> > >
> > > I've spoken to the Linksys tech. staff 3 separate times, and frankly, they
> > > seem clueless. Either they can't understand what I'm trying to accomplish,
> > > or
> > > there's a communication barrier that I can't break through.
> > >
> > > Anyway... does anyone know if this is possible? I can get the 2 devices to
> > > connect when they're attached via cabling, but when trying wirelessly
> > > nothing
> > > happens.
> > >
> > > Any assistance would be GREATLY appreciated!
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> >
> >
> >
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