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> From: A Computer User
> Sent: October 31, 2005
> To: Ask Leo!
> Subject: COnnecting a second access point
>
> Leo,

> I need to connect two wirless access points together ,to
> extend the distance, but still on the same network. one
> access point is just connected from the cable modem using a
> straight through cable into the wan port of the access point.
> Now how do i connect the second access point to extend the
> connection what ports do i use? and channels?

If it's truly an access point (and not a router) then what
I would do is get an in expensibe hub, connect it to the
cable modem, and then connect both access points to it.
Should work nicely.

Thanks for asking,

Leo

Article 893 | Category: Networking

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