Re: Station/Router Mode

"Bruno Lopes F. Cabral" wrote:

> Hello there
>
> Keith Tucker wrote:
> > I know that I can do this with bridging, but I want to leave my WAP11 in
> > AP mode so that other machines can commect to it within it's range.
> > I am under the impression that linuxap in Station/Router mode can
> > connect to an AP as a station (client) and act as sort of a bridge or
> > router providing connectivity through the eth0 port.
>
> if you have a pair of 2450's, you can do what you're trying with
> WDS (Wireless Distribution System -- it is a way on which APs can
> talk to each other while in Master mode)
>
> if I recall correctly, you cannot bridge the 2450 LAN in client
> mode to another AP. there was an "arp something" client that would
> enable you to do so but I didn't test it (google for parprouted
> and you'll problably find it)
>
> hope this helps
> !3runo
>
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Bruno and all,

Yeah, I think I'll go with trying to find another WL11000 device and try the
WDS route.  I assume that I could even go with a Soekris type board or any
other x86 board that is simular for the other end  (i.e. 3com 2450 on one end
and whatever on the other) as long as they were both running linuxap with WDS
enabled?  I ask this because I do not know if I can find another WL11000 type
device.  Actually, I am really just trying to find a good reason to fork over
the money for a Soekris. ;).  Anyway, thanks for the advice.  I do not know
alot about setting up WDS so if anyone  knows of any good links on this
please, let me know.  Off to Google.  Later.

Keith Tucker