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-You are here: '''[[Main_Page|DD-WRT wiki mainpage]] / [[Linking_Routers|Linking Routers]] / Client Bridged'''+{{Languages|Client Bridged}}
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-==New Wiki Material-Client Bridge== 
-This mode is NOT for WIRED connections between two routers! It is a wireless connection between two routers only.+'''''Wiki Path''''': [[Main_Page|DD-WRT Wiki Main]] / [[Tutorials]] / [[Linking Routers]] / '''Client Bridged'''
 +----
-First of all, do not even try to do client bridge with dd-wrt SP1. It won't work. Also if you can't get Client Bridged to work on your hardware then try Client Mode instead.+[[image:Client_Bridge.jpg|660px]]
 +=Station Bridge (Routed) (Non-Broadcom)=
 +'''Only use this or Repeater Bridge mode if all of the others are unsuitable: WDS, Station, Repeater, or AP.''' Station Bridge will never be as stable as any of those modes. It is by design a hack and not a true transparent bridge like WDS. It will cause connection problems for more than a single client. See [[Linking Routers]] for a description of each of the modes.
-The router that you are trying to connect to is the primary router. The router you are configuring is the client bridge(CB) router. You don't need to worry about the primary router as long a s you set your CB to the SAME subnet. What this means is, if the primary router has an IP of 192.168.A.X, you need to set the CB router to an IP of 192.168.A.Z. Most primary routers will be at 192.168.1.1. So, when you are configuring your CB router, set it to 192.168.1.6+Station Bridge (Routed) extends a wired LAN using a wireless connection, as opposed to an [[Wireless_Access_Point|Access Point]] that extends the Wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wired connection. Station Bridge (Routed) is a '''wireless''' connection ('''NOT wired''') between two routers only. All devices connections, besides the primary router, MUST be wired to the Station Bridge (Routed) router.
 +*'''<font color=darkred>If using a multi-band router, do not set more than one band to CB.</font>''' The other radio(s) would normally be set as ''AP''. For example, the 2.4GHz radio can be a Station Bridge while the 5GHz is an AP, or vice versa.
-With that in mind, here is how to configure it.+Also note that Station Bridge (Routed) may not exist in the list of wireless modes. In this case, use [[Repeater Bridge]] - which provides a bridge to both wired clients and another AP extended for more potential wireless clients, all of which will be bridged through the Repeater Bridge device.
-# Download a recommended build for your router. DO NOT USE SP1. If you are using a broadcom router, read the peacock thread prior to starting. http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=51486 Use one of those recommended builds.+The router that you are trying to connect to is the primary router. The router you are configuring is the Station Bridge (Routed) router. You don't need to worry about the primary router as long as you set your Station Bridge to the SAME subnet. What this means is, if the primary router has an IP of 192.168.A.X, you need to set the Station Bridge router to an IP of 192.168.A.Z. Most primary routers will be at 192.168.1.1, so use something else not in the DHCP range.
-# Do a HARD reset on your router.+
-# Connect a cable from your computer to the LAN port on your router.+
-# Set your computer to a static IP address of 192.168.1.9+
-# Set your browser to 192.168.1.1 and open the dd-wrt webgui.+
-# You should be asked to change your password and username. Carefully type these in. If you aren't asked for a password and username, do a hard reset, this time doing it properly! Hit change password.+
-# Go FIRST to wireless, wireless security and enter the security type and key that matches your primary router.+
-# Hit SAVE, (or APPLY if you wish to) +
-# Go to the wireless, basic settings page and change the wireless mode to Client Bridge. +
-# Your wireless network mode should be set to the same as the primary router.+
-# Set the wireless channel to match your primary router channel+
-# If you are using N only or Mixed with N, set your wireless channel width to match your primary+
-# Set the wireless network name to exactly the same as your primary router. Make sure spelling and capitalization match.+
-# Hit SAVE at the bottom. Then hit APPLY.+
-# Check to make sure all the configurations, including the mode, saved and the mode is still client bridge. If any changed, fix them, and save again.+
-# Goto Setup, basic setup and enter a router Local IP address of 192.168.1.6. (Presuming your primary router is on the 192.168.1.x subnet. Client bridge must match the subent of the primary router) Leave subnet mask at 255.255.255.0.+
-# Set the Gateway IP to your primary router. (Likely 192.168.1.1)+
-# Leave Local DNS blank+
-# Check Assign Wan port to a switch, if you wish to.+
-# Change your timezone and DST to match where you are.+
-# Hit Apply.+
-# Set your browser to 192.168.1.6 and login to your router+
-# Goto Security, Firewall. Under Block Wan Requests, uncheck everything but "Filter Multicast" (Leave Filter multicast checked).+
-# Hit Save+
-# Disable SPI Firewall+
-# Hit Apply.+
-# Go to setup/advanced routing and change the operating mode from "gateway" to router. Hit Apply.+
-# Set your computer back to auto IP and auto DNS.+
-You are done. Configure any other settings you wish at this point.+==Instructions:==
 +#Download a recommended build: '''The ''Router Database'' does NOT have recommended builds.'''
 +#*See [[Firmware_FAQ#Where_do_I_download_firmware.3F|Where do I download firmware?]], new build threads
 +#Do a [[Hard_Reset|HARD reset]] on your router.
 +#Connect a cable from your computer to the LAN port on your router.
 +#Set your computer to a static IP address e.g. 192.168.1.9
 +#Set your browser to 192.168.1.1 and open the dd-wrt GUI.
 +#Set a username and password, if not asked for this, do a proper reset.
 +# Go to ''Setup -> Basic Setup'' and change ''WAN Connection Type'' to ''Disabled''
 +#* Turn Shortcut Forwarding Engine OFF.
 +#* Enter a router Local IP address in the same subnet range as your primary router, outside the dhcp pool (e.g. 192.168.1.6)
 +#* Set the Gateway IP to your primary router's IP address.
 +#* Leave Local DNS blank
 +#* Disable DHCP Server
 +#* Uncheck "Use DNSMasq for DNS", "DHCP-Authoritative", "Forced DNS Redirection"
 +#* Change your timezone and DST to match where you are.
 +#* Click SAVE (not apply)
 +# Go to ''Services'' tab and disable DNSMasq
 +#* Click SAVE (not apply)
 +# Go to ''Security -> Firewall'' and disable SPI firewall [http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=1099695#1099695 (workaround for issues)]
 +#* Click SAVE (not apply)
 +#* Check "Filter Multicast" (Leave Filter multicast checked).[http://www.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=321811#321811 (see why here)]
 +#* Click SAVE (not apply)
 +# Go to ''Setup -> Advanced Routing'' and change the operating mode from "gateway" to "router".
 +#* Hit SAVE (not apply)
 +# Go to ''Wireless->Wireless Security'' and set the security type and key from the primary router.
 +# Click SAVE, and then APPLY.
 +# Go to the ''Wireless->Basic Settings'' page and change the wireless mode to ''Station Bridge (Routed)''.
 +#*Station Bridge (Routed) mode automatically disables the WAN
 +#*Set Gateway mode to manual and enter primary router's IP address.
 +#*'''For multi-band routers, only set this mode for one radio! Only use AP or disabled on the other(s).'''
 +#*Set the SSID exactly the same as your primary router.
 +#*Click SAVE, and then APPLY.
 +#Set your computer back to automatic IP and DNS.
-If you have any difficulty setting this up, disable all encryption on all devices, do a hard reset on the client bridge router, and start again. If it works without encryption, check your encryption passphrase and types match.+Configure any other settings you wish at this point.
-<b>Video Instructions</b> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud-Hq3kgvk4+If you have any difficulty, disable encryption on all devices, do a hard reset on the Station Bridge (Routed) router, and start again. If it works without encryption, check that the encryption passphrase and types match.
 +*Some OEM routers or client devices may have difficulty with spaces or special characters
-There are errors in this video especially as related to security settings and the use of the 'join' button. It should not be used in substitution of the better instructions above.+<b>Video Instructions</b>: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE1mr-TXUPo Youtube]
 +There may be errors in this video such as related to security settings and the use of the 'join' button. It should not be used in substitution of the better instructions above.
==Reference == ==Reference ==
-* The previous version of this page remains for reference at [[Wireless_Bridge]]+*The deprecated version of this page remains for reference at [[Wireless_Bridge]]
-[[Category:Switch]] 
[[Category:Wlan]] [[Category:Wlan]]
 +[[Category:Linking Routers]]

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Wiki Path: DD-WRT Wiki Main / Tutorials / Linking Routers / Client Bridged


[edit] Station Bridge (Routed) (Non-Broadcom)

Only use this or Repeater Bridge mode if all of the others are unsuitable: WDS, Station, Repeater, or AP. Station Bridge will never be as stable as any of those modes. It is by design a hack and not a true transparent bridge like WDS. It will cause connection problems for more than a single client. See Linking Routers for a description of each of the modes.

Station Bridge (Routed) extends a wired LAN using a wireless connection, as opposed to an Access Point that extends the Wireless LAN (WLAN) using a wired connection. Station Bridge (Routed) is a wireless connection (NOT wired) between two routers only. All devices connections, besides the primary router, MUST be wired to the Station Bridge (Routed) router.

  • If using a multi-band router, do not set more than one band to CB. The other radio(s) would normally be set as AP. For example, the 2.4GHz radio can be a Station Bridge while the 5GHz is an AP, or vice versa.

Also note that Station Bridge (Routed) may not exist in the list of wireless modes. In this case, use Repeater Bridge - which provides a bridge to both wired clients and another AP extended for more potential wireless clients, all of which will be bridged through the Repeater Bridge device.

The router that you are trying to connect to is the primary router. The router you are configuring is the Station Bridge (Routed) router. You don't need to worry about the primary router as long as you set your Station Bridge to the SAME subnet. What this means is, if the primary router has an IP of 192.168.A.X, you need to set the Station Bridge router to an IP of 192.168.A.Z. Most primary routers will be at 192.168.1.1, so use something else not in the DHCP range.

[edit] Instructions:

  1. Download a recommended build: The Router Database does NOT have recommended builds.
  2. Do a HARD reset on your router.
  3. Connect a cable from your computer to the LAN port on your router.
  4. Set your computer to a static IP address e.g. 192.168.1.9
  5. Set your browser to 192.168.1.1 and open the dd-wrt GUI.
  6. Set a username and password, if not asked for this, do a proper reset.
  7. Go to Setup -> Basic Setup and change WAN Connection Type to Disabled
    • Turn Shortcut Forwarding Engine OFF.
    • Enter a router Local IP address in the same subnet range as your primary router, outside the dhcp pool (e.g. 192.168.1.6)
    • Set the Gateway IP to your primary router's IP address.
    • Leave Local DNS blank
    • Disable DHCP Server
    • Uncheck "Use DNSMasq for DNS", "DHCP-Authoritative", "Forced DNS Redirection"
    • Change your timezone and DST to match where you are.
    • Click SAVE (not apply)
  8. Go to Services tab and disable DNSMasq
    • Click SAVE (not apply)
  9. Go to Security -> Firewall and disable SPI firewall (workaround for issues)
    • Click SAVE (not apply)
    • Check "Filter Multicast" (Leave Filter multicast checked).(see why here)
    • Click SAVE (not apply)
  10. Go to Setup -> Advanced Routing and change the operating mode from "gateway" to "router".
    • Hit SAVE (not apply)
  11. Go to Wireless->Wireless Security and set the security type and key from the primary router.
  12. Click SAVE, and then APPLY.
  13. Go to the Wireless->Basic Settings page and change the wireless mode to Station Bridge (Routed).
    • Station Bridge (Routed) mode automatically disables the WAN
    • Set Gateway mode to manual and enter primary router's IP address.
    • For multi-band routers, only set this mode for one radio! Only use AP or disabled on the other(s).
    • Set the SSID exactly the same as your primary router.
    • Click SAVE, and then APPLY.
  14. Set your computer back to automatic IP and DNS.

Configure any other settings you wish at this point.

If you have any difficulty, disable encryption on all devices, do a hard reset on the Station Bridge (Routed) router, and start again. If it works without encryption, check that the encryption passphrase and types match.

  • Some OEM routers or client devices may have difficulty with spaces or special characters

Video Instructions: Youtube There may be errors in this video such as related to security settings and the use of the 'join' button. It should not be used in substitution of the better instructions above.

[edit] Reference

  • The deprecated version of this page remains for reference at Wireless_Bridge