Bridging two wireless routers with only one having WDS capability
I have an unusual situation I suspect and hoping for some help
I have two routers.
Router A is a standard ADSL 2 router setup with wireless on BT broadband in the UK (Home hub 5 I believe).
With router B I want to connect to Router A over wireless. I don't need the wireless functionality other than bridging the two. I just need the Ethernet connections and the internet connection from Router A. Router B is a TP Link TD-W8960N
Is this possible? I've seen there's WDS but they seems to require both routers have WDS and only one of them (Router B) has this. If necessary I can remove the wireless key or change the encryption method on Router A as its a fairly remote location and not strictly a big deal if someone uses it
Thanks for any help!
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asked Dec 21 '18 at 18:45
Jay Gilford
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I have an unusual situation I suspect and hoping for some help
I have two routers.
Router A is a standard ADSL 2 router setup with wireless on BT broadband in the UK (Home hub 5 I believe).
With router B I want to connect to Router A over wireless. I don't need the wireless functionality other than bridging the two. I just need the Ethernet connections and the internet connection from Router A. Router B is a TP Link TD-W8960N
Is this possible? I've seen there's WDS but they seems to require both routers have WDS and only one of them (Router B) has this. If necessary I can remove the wireless key or change the encryption method on Router A as its a fairly remote location and not strictly a big deal if someone uses it
Thanks for any help!
networking wireless-networking wireless-router home-networking bridge
asked Dec 21 '18 at 18:45
Jay Gilford
331111
add a comment |
I have an unusual situation I suspect and hoping for some help
I have two routers.
Router A is a standard ADSL 2 router setup with wireless on BT broadband in the UK (Home hub 5 I believe).
With router B I want to connect to Router A over wireless. I don't need the wireless functionality other than bridging the two. I just need the Ethernet connections and the internet connection from Router A. Router B is a TP Link TD-W8960N
Is this possible? I've seen there's WDS but they seems to require both routers have WDS and only one of them (Router B) has this. If necessary I can remove the wireless key or change the encryption method on Router A as its a fairly remote location and not strictly a big deal if someone uses it
Thanks for any help!
networking wireless-networking wireless-router home-networking bridge
asked Dec 21 '18 at 18:45
Jay Gilford
331111
I have an unusual situation I suspect and hoping for some help
I have two routers.
Router A is a standard ADSL 2 router setup with wireless on BT broadband in the UK (Home hub 5 I believe).
With router B I want to connect to Router A over wireless. I don't need the wireless functionality other than bridging the two. I just need the Ethernet connections and the internet connection from Router A. Router B is a TP Link TD-W8960N
Is this possible? I've seen there's WDS but they seems to require both routers have WDS and only one of them (Router B) has this. If necessary I can remove the wireless key or change the encryption method on Router A as its a fairly remote location and not strictly a big deal if someone uses it
Thanks for any help!
networking wireless-networking wireless-router home-networking bridge
networking wireless-networking wireless-router home-networking bridge
asked Dec 21 '18 at 18:45
Jay Gilford
331111
asked Dec 21 '18 at 18:45
Jay Gilford
331111
asked Dec 21 '18 at 18:45
Jay Gilford
331111
asked Dec 21 '18 at 18:45
Jay Gilford
331111
asked Dec 21 '18 at 18:45
Jay Gilford
331111
331111
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