Linking Routers

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In this tutorial, we will discuss different alternatives for linking routers in order to create wifi networks or just repeaters.

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Alternatives

WDS

OLSR

Repeater / Repeater Bridge

Client / Client Bridge

  • Wireless Bridge - Join two wired networks by two Wireless routers building a bridge.
  • Client Bridged - (simplified instructions for a wireless bridge)
  • Client Mode - Join two wired networks by two Wireless routers (unbridged).

Access Point / Switch

  • Wireless Access Point - Extend Wi-Fi (Requires physical ethernet connection between routers)
  • Switch - Similar config as WAP, but radio disabled (accepts only wired connections)


Comparisons