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Forums › LAN (ethernet/Wifi/routers/Bluetooth) › Thomson TG585v8 with Netgear DG834v3 bridge help!!!
rjstudio

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#102025 14-May-2012 19:03
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Hey guys,

I want to hook up my old Netgear router out in the studio to bridge with the Thomson that is inside connected to the net.  Can someone run me through this please?  Or is it even possible?  I have tried configuring the Netgear to bridge mode and putting in the MAC address of the Thomson, but no go.  Is there a way to get into the Thomson router as its a Telecom one?  Or should I swap the modems over?

The expense of running a cable outside to the studio would be something I would maybe look at later but as I already have two routers.......  Also, i can't use a wireless card on the studio computer as it messes with the firewire interface.  Pretty weird, but there you go.

If anyone has any recommendations it would be much appreciated.

Cheers.

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DrStrangelove
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  #626756 17-May-2012 12:03
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And the Netgear DG834v3 has WiFi?  Given you don't want to run a cable.
What interface(s) are you attempting to bridge?

The Thomson TG585v8 can have a device in bridge mode connect to it.
I have a TP-Link TL-WA730RE Range Extender which I use mostly in extender mode, but it's just as happy when bridged.

There is the ADSL2 bridging modes on some modems which shouldn't be confused with LAN/WLAN bridging modes.

[Update]

OK bit of checking and I find the DG834Gv3 which does have WiFi.

DG834(G) v3:
  • RoHS-compliant construction.
  • Expands the Wireless encryption options to include:
    • WPA2-PSK(Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 with Pre-Shared Key)
    • WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK
    • WPA2-802.1x
    • WPA-802.1x+WPA2-802.1x
  • Adds an "Advanced Wireless Settings" page to the enable, various wireless Bridge and Repeater modes.
  • Removes the Parental control and Trend Micro Security Services functionality.
  • Add a PPPoE relay mode.
  • Improves Sync speeds, on good / short lines.
  • White removable antenna.

OK...

You need to make sure your Thomson TG585v8 WiFi is set to 802.11b/g/n as I'm assuming the DG834Gv3 is operating in 802.11g
You'll need to check the security setting at both ends to verify they are both running WPA2 and if available AES encryption should be fine as it's supported on the Thomson.
The WiFi setting should be set to "New stations are allowed(Automatically)" in the Thomson WiFi configuration.

I'd manually set the WiFi channel at both ends too.

I'd do all of this with both devices next to each other. Then you can move the Netgear 'modem' to it's location and test again when you're happy side by side they work.

Thomson modem will probably have an IP address of 192.168.1.254
Netgear modem should have an IP address set to 192.168.1.253/255.255.255.0 and the gateway set to 192.168.1.254.
DCHP should be turned off on the Netgear modem (if it is available) and the Thomson DHCP used.

Fingers crossed...


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