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Configure R6400 to accept a Linksys wrt54g 1.1 as an access point
I have my R6400 as a primary router. I want to use a Linksys wrt54g v1.1 as an Access Point.
Using an ethernet off my R6400 I get speeds above 200ghtz. I have done all the recommended setup for the Linksys as an AP I can find, but my speed on the Linksys AP (on ethenet abt 50 ft away) is only around 50ghtz.
I must be missing something. Any ideas? Do I need to configure a setting on the R6400 also?
Thanks.
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> Model: R6400|AC1750 Smart WiFi Router
Is that accurate? R6400 or R6400v2? Look for "Model" on the product
label. Firmware version? Connected to what?
> [...] I want to use a Linksys wrt54g v1.1 as an Access Point.Ok.
> [...] I have done all the recommended setup for the Linksys as an AP
> I can find, [...]With my weak psychic powers, I have no idea what you "can find", or
what you did after you found it.> Using an ethernet off my R6400 I get speeds above 200ghtz. [...]
"speed" of what? Between what and what? Measuered how? "ghtz"?
"Gb/s"?> [...] my speed on the Linksys AP (on ethenet abt 50 ft away) is only
> around 50ghtz.
Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your (actual) model number,
and look for Documentation. Get the User Manual (at least). Read.
Look for the LED descriptions.What does the (LAN) port-status LED on the R6400[vX] indicate for the
connection between the R6400[vX] and the Linksys WRT54G?Were you expecting to get speeds above 100Mb/s through the WRT54G?
Did you look at its specs?https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=142393
6. Does the Internet connection of the router support 100 Mbps
Ethernet? [...]> [...] Do I need to configure a setting on the R6400 also?
I can't immediately think of any.
antinode wrote:> Model: R6400|AC1750 Smart WiFi Router
Is that accurate? R6400 or R6400v2? Look for "Model" on the product
label. Firmware version? Connected to what? Book says R6400; Firmway V1.0.1.62_1.0.41, Connected to broadband modem with Ethernet.
> [...] I want to use a Linksys wrt54g v1.1 as an Access Point.Ok.
> [...] I have done all the recommended setup for the Linksys as an AP
> I can find, [...]With my weak psychic powers, I have no idea what you "can find", or
what you did after you found it. Changed last group in IP address to .1.200; Made SSID same as intended R6400 address, "wireless 2.4"; Disabled DHCP.> Using an ethernet off my R6400 I get speeds above 200ghtz. [...]
"speed" of what? Between what and what? Measuered how? "ghtz"?
"Gb/s"? Opps, I meant 200+ mbps from R6400 to /thru any of my Ethernet ports.> [...] my wireless speed out of the Linksys AP (on ethenet abt 50 ft away) is only
> around 30 mbps (or less).
Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your (actual) model number,
and look for Documentation. Get the User Manual (at least). Read.
Look for the LED descriptions. I have the book that came with it.What does the (LAN) port-status LED on the R6400[vX] indicate for the
connection between the R6400[vX] and the Linksys WRT54G? If I connect my laptop to the Ethernet port, running to the desired room, the speed is 200+ and the R6400 LED is off. If I connect the WRT54G and access my laptop by wireless the spped is <30 and the LED is amber.Were you expecting to get speeds above 100Mb/s through the WRT54G?
Did you look at its specs? Answered belowhttps://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=142393
6. Does the Internet connection of the router support 100 Mbps
Ethernet? [...] The specs say it does accept speeds up to 100mbps. I was hoping for more than 20-30. Is that only wishful thinking or is there something that's not right??????????> [...] Do I need to configure a setting on the R6400 also?
I can't immediately think of any.
Thanks for your input.
Trying to use a Linksys-G router as an access point (hardwired to my R6400).
Looking it up online it says: " Shares a single Internet connection (10/100 WAN) with 4 Ethernet wired (10/100 switched LAN"; "Max. Link Rate:54 Mbps". I'm not sure what that means.
Can someone help me understand how that affects that it transmits?
> Is this why my Ethernet speed coming out of the Liksys is under 54mbps? I figured that meant speed of the wireless but not through the ethernet coming out of it.
Thanks