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From: ps56k on 23 Apr 2008 15:02
Pen wrote:
> jpsga wrote:
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I acquired a old Linksys BEFW11S4 router. The plan was to create an
>> access point on my ad-hoc (wired) network that has been operational
>> for several years.
>>
>> I stumbled around trying to configure the old router with little
>> success. I did get an RF link going and the NetGear 311 Adaptor
>> communicates with the old router.The 311 is in Win98SE machine.
>>
>> The question is: Can I use this old router as a WAP?
>>
>> Observation and/or comments appreciated.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>
> Get the docs here;
> http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1166859878881&packedargs=sku%3DBEFW11S4&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=7888178881B01&displaypage=download
>
> That router is wireless B only, therefore slow but should be usable as
> an access point if you can live with the slow speed. Configure it
> wired though.

The router/AP should be fine - and as far as the speed;
#1 - What do you have for your Internet connection ?
#2 - Do you currently use your wired network for file sharing, printing, etc
?

the problem may be with the Win98se + Netgear 311
Which "311" model do you have ?
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/SuperGWirelessAdapters/WG311T.aspx

not sure what your problem is - you didn't really expand....

Does the "311" adapter appear to be working,
and show up in Win98se Device Manager ?
Where did you get Win98se drivers ?

Does the PC "see" the SSID from the router/AP ?




From: ps56k on 23 Apr 2008 17:21
ps56k wrote:
> Pen wrote:
>> jpsga wrote:
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I acquired a old Linksys BEFW11S4 router. The plan was to create an
>>> access point on my ad-hoc (wired) network that has been operational
>>> for several years.
>>>
>>> I stumbled around trying to configure the old router with little
>>> success. I did get an RF link going and the NetGear 311 Adaptor
>>> communicates with the old router.The 311 is in Win98SE machine.
>>>
>>> The question is: Can I use this old router as a WAP?
>>>
>>> Observation and/or comments appreciated.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>>
>> Get the docs here;
>> http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1166859878881&packedargs=sku%3DBEFW11S4&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=7888178881B01&displaypage=download
>>
>> That router is wireless B only, therefore slow but should be usable
>> as an access point if you can live with the slow speed. Configure it
>> wired though.
>
> The router/AP should be fine - and as far as the speed;
> #1 - What do you have for your Internet connection ?
> #2 - Do you currently use your wired network for file sharing,
> printing, etc ?
>
> the problem may be with the Win98se + Netgear 311
> Which "311" model do you have ?
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/SuperGWirelessAdapters/WG311T.aspx
or this
http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/GWirelessAdapters/WG311.aspx

> not sure what your problem is - you didn't really expand....
>
> Does the "311" adapter appear to be working,
> and show up in Win98se Device Manager ?
> Where did you get Win98se drivers ?
>
> Does the PC "see" the SSID from the router/AP ?


From: jpsga on 23 Apr 2008 22:05

"ps56k" <pschuman_no_spam_me(a)interserv.com> wrote in message
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> ps56k wrote:
>> Pen wrote:
>>> jpsga wrote:
>>>> Hello all,
>>>>
>>>> I acquired a old Linksys BEFW11S4 router. The plan was to create an
>>>> access point on my ad-hoc (wired) network that has been operational
>>>> for several years.
>>>>
>>>> I stumbled around trying to configure the old router with little
>>>> success. I did get an RF link going and the NetGear 311 Adaptor
>>>> communicates with the old router.The 311 is in Win98SE machine.
>>>>
>>>> The question is: Can I use this old router as a WAP?
>>>>
>>>> Observation and/or comments appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Jim
>>>>
>>>>
>>> Get the docs here;
>>> http://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_CASupport_C2&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1166859878881&packedargs=sku%3DBEFW11S4&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=7888178881B01&displaypage=download
>>>
>>> That router is wireless B only, therefore slow but should be usable
>>> as an access point if you can live with the slow speed. Configure it
>>> wired though.
>>
>> The router/AP should be fine - and as far as the speed;
>> #1 - What do you have for your Internet connection ?
>> #2 - Do you currently use your wired network for file sharing,
>> printing, etc ?
>>
>> the problem may be with the Win98se + Netgear 311
>> Which "311" model do you have ?
> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/SuperGWirelessAdapters/WG311T.aspx
> or this
> http://www.netgear.com/Products/Adapters/GWirelessAdapters/WG311.aspx
>
>> not sure what your problem is - you didn't really expand....
>>
>> Does the "311" adapter appear to be working,
>> and show up in Win98se Device Manager ?
>> Where did you get Win98se drivers ?
>>
>> Does the PC "see" the SSID from the router/AP ?
>
>
ps56k,

Thank you for the interest

As to internet connection:
comcast Cable
to
SB5051 Motorola
to
Linksys BEFSR41 router four port unit

2 xp home brew units
port 3 to a switching hub- three computers on the HUB two SE one xp.
Port 4 to the old linksys router BEFW11S4

The Wireless PCI Adapter is a NETGEAR WG311NA . The SE driver is on the CD.
It is shown in the Dvice Manager
All machines are set to share files and printers.

The PC connects RF wise but does not see SSID which is linksys.

Since I am assured that the old router will act as a access point, my
problem are the old router settings and what port to plug the new router
onto?

Jim



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