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« on: 2011-07-17, 23:00:51 »
Hi John,
To bridge the two, you mark them with the control key and the right mouse click to
get the menu to bridge them. I have have very bad experience using XP in
this manner and have given up, since I get too many blue screens. Maybe you will
have better luck.
If you send me the type of bridge you are using, I can download the manual and see
if it is possible to switch to router mode.
That is why I always carry two different kinds of routers and bridges with me:
1) A Netgear WNCE2001: this is a pure bridge, like what you are describing. I use this
in the following manner:
a) Access wireless networks with encryption, i.e. WPA or WEP. These networks generally
are private and do not use a Radius server behind them.
b) Access wireless networks with neither encryption, nor use a Radius server. This is somewhat
rare here and usually is at private homes where the owner doesn't use encryption.
2) A Linksys WTR54GS: This is a router with ethernet and wireless "outputs", I use it for:
a) Access wireless networks with no encryption, but do use a radius server. This covers
most hot spots in the part of Europe I live in or in the case where you must "sign" an agreement.
It allows you to pay once for the wireless connectivity, but use it among several users or devices.
b) Access same as 1b above, but only when I want to offer my independent wireless network.
73,
Mitch DJ0QN / K7DX