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Loz Herbert · 03-01-2006, 20:01

An Access Point will work... I've used the same configuration in the past with a USR8054 in simple access point mode.

I can't remember the full details off the top of my head but this is how it should work...

The Access Point gets its IP address from the DHCP server on the local network. When I had this setup, I used a Linux box with two nics as the router and DHCP server but you can do this with any router.

The Access Point and all PCs connected to the router will obtain private IP addresses which are NAT'd through the router and hence shares the internet connection.

The wireless link was essentially transparent and it worked really well.

HTH... It probably depends on your kit but it worked well with the USR.

03-01-2006, 20:01	#9
Loz Herbert Inactive Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1	Re: Cable Modems:Do they have to connect to a PC Directly? An Access Point will work... I've used the same configuration in the past with a USR8054 in simple access point mode. I can't remember the full details off the top of my head but this is how it should work... The Access Point gets its IP address from the DHCP server on the local network. When I had this setup, I used a Linux box with two nics as the router and DHCP server but you can do this with any router. The Access Point and all PCs connected to the router will obtain private IP addresses which are NAT'd through the router and hence shares the internet connection. The wireless link was essentially transparent and it worked really well. HTH... It probably depends on your kit but it worked well with the USR.