Re: Wireless Networking Options

["Martin Rowe" <dbg400.net@xxxxxxxxx>]

2008/12/17 David Gibbs <david@xxxxxxxxxxxx>:
> Mike wrote:
> > I am building an office in the garage and I need to get network/internet
> > access in there for multiple computers. Lets assume running a cable from the
> > router attached to the modem is not an option at this time. Is there a way I
> > can hook up some sort of wireless access point to communicate with the
> > wireless router hooked up the modem?
>
> I think you want a wireless bridge.
>
> If you can pick up a cheap WRT54G (linux version), you can probably flash a 3rd party firmware (like Tomato or DD-WRT) to get what you want.

Mike

Just to add to David's comment - the Tomato FAQ shows how to set up
two routers like this:
http://www.polarcloud.com/tomatofaq#how_do_i_use_wds

I use the LinkSys WRT54GL with Tomato (though only the one)  and it
has a terrific amount of functionality.

Regards, Martin