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Configure R6400 to accept a Linksys wrt54g 1.1 as an access point

Jno2
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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.

Model: R6400|AC1750 Smart WiFi Router
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antinode
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Re: Configure R6400 to accept a Linksys wrt54g 1.1 as an access point

> 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.

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Jno2
Tutor

Re: Configure R6400 to accept a Linksys wrt54g 1.1 as an access point


@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    below 

      https://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. 

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Jno2
Tutor

Re: Configure R6400 to accept a Linksys wrt54g 1.1 as an access point

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

 

Model: R6400|AC1750 Smart WiFi Router
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