How to: Build a Wireless Bridge Using DD-WRT, Part II

"Configuring any of the four modes in DD-WRT requires a similar recipe, each with just a few small differences.

"In all cases, your primary router does not need to have DD-WRT installed. In fact, it can be any wireless router. You do not need to change any settings on your primary router, although you should know how to log into it to read some settings.

"For your secondary router, refer to our previous stories about finding a DD-WRT compatible router and flashing the DD-WRT firmware.

"Once logged into your DD-WRT router, let's begin by looking at the first configuration screen, Setup/Basic Setup"

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