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

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

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Aaron Weiss
Oct 1, 2009

“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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