Archived from groups: alt.internet.wireless (
More info?)
"Lance" <lltbhill@link_earth.net> wrote in message
news:30relfF33vgurU1@uni-berlin.de...
>
>
> Andres Dagotto thought carefully and wrote on 11/27/2004 4:53 AM:
> > Hi,
> > I bought a WAP54G to use in repeater mode with a WRT54G. Now I
realize
> > I bought a WAP54G V1.1 , and the setup menu does not mention
anything
> > on a 'repeater mode' function ... and I also know WAP54G V2 setup
does
> > mention the repeater mode.
> >
> > Any help ? Is it just a firmware upgrade thing ?
> >
> > What is the difference between a WAP54G V1.1 and V2 ?
> >
> > Regards
> > Andres
>
> A firmware update will likely get you the repeater mode option. This
> mode was added with firmware v2.07. See below for a cut from the
Linksys
> WAP54G v1.1 firmware release notes.
>
> Note that firmware v1.09.1 needs to be installed before the update
to
> v2.07. Don't forget to reboot the WAP after firmware updates.
>
> Also, WEP should be turned off during repeater mode setup. Turn it
back
> on only after the WAP is working nicely.
>
> Don't know the difference between v1.1 and v2.
>
> Lance
> *****
> Linksys, A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
> Product: WAP54G
> Classification: Firmware Release History
> Release Date: 06/01/04
> Last Firmware Version: v2.07, April 28, 2004
> ____________________________________________________________
>
> Version 2.07, April 28, 2004
> - Adds Linksys Wireless Guard support
> - Updated User Interface format and layout
> - Updated wireless driver to support all versions of WAP54G hardware
> - Adds AP Client Mode
> - Adds Wireless Repeater Mode for WAP54G and WRT54G (requires fw
2.02.2
> or above)
>
> Attention: Before upgrading to fw 2.07, make sure your AP's current
> firmware is 1.09.1
> Note:WPA does not work in Wireless Bridge mode in this release
> Note: Please make sure to reset/reboot the unit after firmware
upgrade
> is complete.
-----------------------------------------------------------------
There is a different firmware for upgrade for v.1.1 and v.2 so be sure
and select the correct ones for each version.
Version 2.6 added repeater mode for the v2. Here is a cut form the
readme
Version 2.07, April 28, 2004
- Adds Linksys Wireless Guard support
Note:WPA does not work in Wireless Bridge/Repeater mode in this
release
Version 2.06, December 16, 2003 (ver.2 initial release)
- Updated User Interface format and layout
- Updated wireless driver to support all versions of WAP54G hardware
- Adds AP Client Mode
- Adds Wireless Repeater Mode for WAP54G and WRT54G (requires fw
2.02.2 or above)
Note:WPA does not work in Wireless Bridge/Repeater mode in this
release
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram