The exact location depends on the router you are using, so if you need instructions, please let us know what model router you have. You might look into buying a SonicPoint AP if your SonicWall has wireless controller capability. Only use IMPORTANT: Make sure you use the power the power adapter supplied with the Router. Can someone tell me how to configure linksys wired router to be used as only a switch? If not, we suggest to do a factory reset and change the MTU size. I also have a PC upstairs I would like to get online, and have a WRT54G V5 wireless router that I want to use like a wireless USB stick. The draw back of this configuration is you will not be able to access the WRT54G unless you do a hard reset and then reconfigure it. I have a 4 year old Linksys WRT54G V8 I'd like to set up as an access point for an Xbox 360 or DirecTV box. The instructions at this link work but there's a catch that I didn't figure out until I'd tried it a bunch of times. Now take an Ethernet cable, plug one end into another unused router switch port and the other end into one of the AP's LAN ports. I have a Bell Vibe network with a Sagemcom 2864 router. NOTE: The wireless equivalent of cascading is called bridging. Using Linksys WRT54G v.6 as a repeater/ range extender So my primary router is the Belkin n450 DB Wireless N router and it doesn't quite reach to my room on the opposite side of my computer office. The names of the other pins should be self explanatory. Can I use my linksys router (wired) as a switch only? Its the linksys wired 4-port switch. I've used a Netgear WGPS606 (stock) and Linksys WRT54G with DD-WRT as client bridges to a D-Link wireless router, but haven't used the DWL-2100AP. Reset the router and tried again to change the MTU,  had no affect. 01:47 PM, ‎07-01-2007 01:46 PM I had similar plans, with a LinkSys 'b' router (Realtek 8181 OEM platform), and a WRT54G (running Sveasoft), but when I found out how dodgy Sveasoft was, and that I couldn't find an easy way to get updated Realtek firmware onto the other box, I decided against my original plan, and picked up a WUSB54Gv1 for my main PC to use as a client NIC, and use a switch and … Figure 4 shows the proper connection for the WRT54G. Forum discussion: Just curious if a BEFSR41 v.3 can be used as a switch only while another router does the dhcp/routing. - last edited on ... That is if you want the Smoothwall modem to only act as a modem, and have the wrt54g router do routing, and dhcp. What I'd really like to do is to have the Linksys act as basically another client/switch that shares the main connection/firewall of the Speedstream AND also pump out wireless internet as well. Forums. The WRTs do not have bridging or repeater functionality with standard Linksys firmware. If you have a DHCP server somewhere else on your network already, then you want to disable DHCP in the Linksys router's configuration page. I unplugged the PC from the WRT54G and hooked it directly to my Comcast router and transfer speeds were at 100mb. It has performed well in the past two months, needing only a couple of resets to fix connectivity issues. I've read about 6 other posts on how to do this so still probs. ‎07-01-2007 Hardware and Technology. Also depending on the switch that you plug into you may need a cross-over cable to connect the two switches together. - edited I want to use my linksys wrt54g as both my switch AND wireless access point. Tranfser speeds are at 11mb. I am using a Linksys E3000 as my wrieless router, atm, and was wondering if there was anyway to use the WRT54G as an access point before I go out and buy other network adapters to get these devices connected. Because they work. It has only 1 wired port, so an other switch would typically be needed. For version 6, no more firmware available for download due to the GPL (General Purpose License) rules that govern the use of this firmware. Don't change the IP address to something outside your LAN subnet. The Linksys WRT54G wireless router is a good product for everyday home use. Edit: devices being used(not all at once) 3 iPad mini 4, iPad Pro, ps4, gaming pc, fire stick, 2 iPhones 6 and 7, and sometimes a laptop. ‎07-01-2007 I have used dd-wrt for a few years; it's very solid. Is there a solution to convert the D-Link DI714P+ as the wireless client, while keeping the Linksys WRT54G as the main router? I can not ping it from another machine on the network. If your main router is non-Linksys, you need to contact the manufacturer for support; however, if it is Linksys, click here to learn how to set it up. A Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router with Bridge Mode capability (E4200v2, EA2700, EA3500, EA4500) For Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers, the steps below are only applicable if they are using the classic web-based setup page. I puchased it because my Company recommended it as the router they wanted us to use for VPN. - edited Auto-suggest helps you quickly narrow down your search results by suggesting possible matches as you type. If you have a Linksys Smart Wi-Fi, you can set your router to Bridge Mode by following the instructions here. Hello All, I have a question regarding connecting a 3560 switch I have to a Linksys WRT54G router. One is running my network and security connected to my WAN.I want to use the other one stricly as a switch or even adding wireless repeat of … This procedure worked easy and great, the 1st bin file I installed with the admin. Since the 3560 doesn't have NAT, what I would like to do is use the Linksys as my NAT router and then have a different subnet on my 3560 to separate it from the wireless traffic. The only thing you can securely use a WRT54G for, post-2017, is a switch, after disabling the wireless functionality and the DHCP server. Hmmm! If the router is selectable, this means that you can only use one (1) wireless band at a time and set a single wireless network password. If you use an older version, you will need to Recover from a Bad Flash. Jan 15, 2009 #16 B. ben chi(f4) 2[H]4U. When I try to assign a range of allowable addresses, it only allows me 192.168.1.x addresses, which does me no good as all of my other computers have 192.168.254.1 - 192.168.254.22 IP … So I just need to get the Linksys to take the one internet signal from another router and split it to 4 rooms. Tonight I decided to shut off the wireless on the BEFW11S4 and try a very old WAP11 that I had sitting around. Linksys_WRT54GL--Jimbo123 07:40, 13 December 2009 (CET) WARNING: Only DD-WRT v23 and newer will run on this model. Recently I’ve seen several Version 4’s going for as little as $5! A residential gateway connects a local area network (such as a home network) to a wide area network (such as the Internet).. Models in this series use one of various 32-bit MIPS processors. It only has 2MB of flash memory and 8MB of RAM. I've scanned the forums and the solution is to convert the Linksys as the wireless client. 08:03 PM ‎03-16-2016 The stock firmware from Linksys on the WRT54G v4 won't accept a firmware image over 3MB in size (you will get the error: "Upgrade are failed!" You can do that by accessing the setup page through 192.168.1.1 and setting it up under the Basic Setup tab on the setup page of the router. HOW DO YOU TURN ON A LINKSYS WRT54G WIRELESS ROUTERAnswerThose devices already have built-in switches. Hello.I'm adding an old Linksys WRT54G to my home network as an access point to get a stronger signal at the end of the house. A Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router with Bridge Mode capability (E4200v2, EA2700, EA3500, EA4500) For Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Routers, the steps below are only applicable if they are using the classic web-based setup page. Got it. I have just bought the WRT54G cause it was so cheap, and want to now if i can replace my switch with it (NOT use internet port), and therefore keep my server as is and settings unchanged. An old router, like this Linksys WRT54G, can still function as a 100-megabit switch with a handful of configuration changes. I want ALL packets to stay on the LAN. To configure your WRT54G as a AP make sure it has the latest firmware and change the IP of the router to a IP within your LAN's IP range. When you say that you've used it as a switch, I take it that it is being used as a wired switch right now, is that right? First If I use a numbered port on the linksys, I can't connect to the router IP at all (192.168.1.120) if I connect it to the Internet port - I can only communicate with the linksys if I am connected directly to it or through wireless. Instead, I use a WIRED router connected to the boardband modem and try to plug the WRT54G into one of its port and on the hope that it can be used as a wireless switch cause I may still use it for my PDA for short connection of receiving weather update and email update only. This method is officially supported only by selected router models. I get 100mb or better transfer spped with the two hooked to the router,  but the one on the WRT54G is getting less than 20mb. I tried putting in a static route: 0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 192.168.1.1 But it said "invalid destination IP". Other equipment is a Dell Laptop and a ASUS Tower. 07:55 PM by I can not ping another machine through the linksys. Bypass your WRT54G and make it a switch, your range expander will then act as your main router. Hi MrOctober77. Tried to lower MTU,  didn't chnage anything. 2. Here’s how to use a router as a switch. Joined Mar 4, 2008 Messages 2,338 ^ Incorrect. Jul 19, 2012. Set the LinkSys to use a static IP that is outside of the DHCP range on x3 and DIFFERENT than the IP address assigned to x3. I can not ping another machine through the linksys. I finally got my extra Linksys WRT54G router to function as a repeater/range extender after about ten tries, there was at least one person here on CH&S who wanted to know how it's done and I thought I'd share.. ... That is if you want the Smoothwall modem to only act as a modem, and have the wrt54g router do routing, and dhcp. I don't think that the WRT54G can be turned into a mere repeater? Connect four PCs Since this only happens during the boot process, we are free to use these pins to our likings afterwards (the corresponding pins on the switch chip will be tri-state after configuration). I know how to get to conguration page, just need to know what to do in it. I have three pc's, two are connected directly to my current router and the other is connected wia the WRT54G. This article is going to explain how to deal with a WRT54G Version 4, whereas the previous article only covered versions 5, 5.1, and 6. 11:13 AM I am using an old WRT54G Ver 6 as a switch. How can I set up the old WRT54G as just a wireless network switch? Plug one end of the cord into one of the LAN jacks located on the back of the main router. Re: Using A Linksys WRT54GS As A Switch I believe for the wrt54g/gs series, anything greater than v4 is not compatible w/ 3rd party firmware, UNLESS you wish to use dd-wrt micro & possibly needing bootloader replacement as well. What’s the hardware version of the router? Then follow these instructions: NOTE: Steps 1-4 are instructions for a typical Linksys router; however, if you are using a non- 1. http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=133090. But I wouldn’t do that long-term since it’s limited to 100 mbps. I disabled DHCP but that didn't work. Thread starter ronein; Start date Jul 27, 2005; Sidebar Sidebar. Using a Linksys BEFSR41 V.2 as a switch. The Wrt54g associated with it and connected just fine. Setup in a mixed computer environment took a bit of time until I resolved a conflict with the Macintosh remote login service (which needs to be turned off). On WRT54G v2.2 the ADM_* pins constitute an interface used to configure the ADMTek switch chip. Networking. It only 'wants' to be a router. The purpose is that we both need access to the same ports. Lots of people report problems with the router function in the Linksys WRT54G. I replaced my Linksys WRT54G with my new belkin and am trying to use the linksys as a repeater to boost the signal strength. Of course, YMMV and I don't know what the warranty issues are with 3rd Party firmware.. Why do people buy obsolete Linksys WRT54G routers then? My D-Link DI714P+ is only 802.11b, so I'm quite reluctant to use it as the main router. The SonicWall needs to be the only DHCP server. You can download the firmware here. Have you tried to adjust the MTU settings on the Linksys router's setup page to properly isolate the chalenge. Cheers! Example: Gateway: 192.168.1.1 change the router to 192.168.2.1 and disable the DHCP. I have a few local PCs and a Linksys WRT54G WiFi router all connected to a common switch, then outward to a network and Internet. Use this guide to install: WRT54G ... Linksys could void the user's authority to operate the device. Have you tried resetting your Linksys WRT54G router? If you want higher speeds time to buy a new router. The wired is limited to 45Mbps while the wifi is limited to 25Mbps. The 4 ports that are not labeled "WAN" provide a switching domain between them. OK, then may be you would be better with a repeater upstairs and the AT&T 2Wire will provide wireless AP. See here for example. Since this only happens during the boot process, we are free to use these pins to our likings afterwards (the corresponding pins on the switch chip will be tri-state after configuration). FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement To comply with the FCC and ANSI C95.1 RF exposure limits, the antenna(s) ... 10/100 Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices. turned off DHCP, changed the BEFSR81's IP to the same first 3 address points as the MN-700 (192.168.1.XXX) and sorta let it go for a bit and now it's all working good. Please help, thanks. Hello.I'm adding an old Linksys WRT54G to my home network as an access point to get a stronger signal at the end of the house. 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