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From: Jack [MVP-Networking] on 2 Feb 2010 19:48
Hi
Ok got it.
The problem is that you can Not connect two Independent Networks directly
(with a cable or Wireless Bridge).
You can insert a second Network card into a computer in the 1st Network and
connect the Wireless Bridge to it (you might need a crossover cable),
configure the second card's TCP/IP to be on the second Network.
Then you Bridge the two cards together.
This example describes USB connection but the principle is the same for
regular wire or Wireless.
http://www.windowsnetworking.com/articles_tutorials/wxpbrdge.html
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

"Don W" <network(a)bridging.com> wrote in message
news:uUTXUVGpKHA.4836(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Jack,
> You say quote: ...'Or get more devices and do real Bridging, with two
> directional Antenna
> looking one at the other'.
> What you recommend is exactly what I have done. Each location is using
> its own wireless router. The Source router has one LAN port connected to
> a wireless bridge device with its own directional antenna. It is aimed at
> the matching antenna of the Destination's wireless bridge device, which is
> then plugged into a LAN port on the Destination router.
>
> According to the bridge manufacturer: 'Using the bridge is totally
> transparent. It is the same as if the two routers are connected directly
> together using an ethernet cable'. And goes on to say: 'It can be used to
> connect the networks located in two seperate buildings and can share one
> internet connection'. Hey, that is exactly what I am trying to do.
> I hope that it IS possible...
>
> "Jack [MVP-Networking]" <jack(a)discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
> news:et2p%23rFpKHA.1892(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Hi
>> I still do not get it.
>> You have two locations each one with its own Wireless Router and you want
>> the two Wireless Routers to do local Wireless as well as interconnect
>> between them?
>> It is impossible to do so with two independent Network.
>> If you want a cohesive Network (provided that the signal is strong enough
>> to support it) the second Router need to configured as WDS with No DHCP
>> and No local connection to the WAN port. I.e. the whole Network should
>> depends on the source Router.
>> To make sure that the signal is strong enough for any connection. Take a
>> Laptop and see if it can logon in the second location to the first one
>> and work well.
>> Or get more devices and do real Bridging, with two directional Antenna
>> looking one at the other.
>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).
>>
>> "Don W" <network(a)bridging.com> wrote in message
>> news:OBSkFlEpKHA.1892(a)TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi Jack,
>>> Thanks for your quick response to help.
>>>
>>> There are three desktop computers all connected wireless at the Source.
>>> There is one desktop and one laptop at the Destination, both connected
>>> wireless.
>>> I do not use a wired connection as I prefer a high and centralized
>>> location
>>> for the routers. That way I always get a full strong wireless
>>> connection
>>> throughout the coverage area.
>>>
>>> The networks at both locations have always worked fine. I began this
>>> project mainly to get an internet connection at the Destination
>>> location,
>>> but I figured that a full merge into one large network would surely be a
>>> bonus.
>>>
>>> Upon connecting the bridge at the Source, I DID need to set a static
>>> route
>>> before it worked. It now shows a strong alignment signal. But I only
>>> guessed at the static route after doing some reading. Now the other
>>> half of
>>> the bridge at the Destination is the same, it is not indicating an
>>> antenna
>>> alignment signal. I am able to bring up the bridge configuration screen
>>> without a problem but with no signal, it looks like there cannot be a
>>> connection.
>>>
>>> Don
>>>
>>> "Jack [MVP-Networking]" <jack(a)discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
>>> news:eBedj3CpKHA.4648(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi
>>>> It is Not clear from your description the number of devices that are
>>>> used.
>>>> You should configure in each Location a regular Wireless Network to
>>>> provide the local service, and then add in each location a second
>>>> Wireless device working as a Bridge. The two Bridges should be use just
>>>> to connect the two segments.
>>>> Wireless Bridging - http://www.ezlan.net/bridging.html
>>>> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).
>>>>
>>>> "Don W" <network(a)bridging.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:OXYF4j8oKHA.5328(a)TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>>>>I have two wireless networks that I am trying to connect together.
>>>>>Here are the basics.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am a Networking Novice.
>>>>>
>>>>> Each network is located in a seperate structure. The routers are
>>>>> connected together (via a wireless point-to-point bridge) LAN port to
>>>>> LAN port. The wireless bridge advertises a max distance of 3 miles
>>>>> with direct line of site. The distance between my antennas is
>>>>> approximatly 150 ft. Everything is using 802.11g.
>>>>>
>>>>> The Source router is connected to the internet and is using DHCP.
>>>>> The router is set as a Gateway with an IP address of 192.168.1.1 and
>>>>> mask 255.255.255.0
>>>>>
>>>>> The Destination router has DHCP turned off. The IP address is
>>>>> 192.168.1.2 mask 255.255.255.0 and is set as a Router (not as a
>>>>> Gateway) which are my only choices.
>>>>>
>>>>> Each network (and bridge) is set to a different wireless channel and
>>>>> are not in conflict.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am using the same network name on both networks in hopes that while
>>>>> roaming between them, the connection will not drop (or will possibly
>>>>> re-connect automatically when comming into range).
>>>>>
>>>>> I have brought the two routers and bridge units very close together
>>>>> and nothing worked until I set a static route in the Source router.
>>>>> Then the PTP antenna turned on with a strong antenna alignment signal.
>>>>> Everything seemed to be working properly. But with all the wireless
>>>>> signals bouncing around, I am not really sure what was connecting
>>>>> where.
>>>>>
>>>>> When I move everything apart, I no longer have the connection with
>>>>> the Destination router or see any antenna alignment signal, much less
>>>>> internet access for the Destination network.
>>>>>
>>>>> I am presuming that I need to setup a correct static route in each
>>>>> router, especially in the Destination router. This is where it seems
>>>>> that I am having the trouble.
>>>>>
>>>>> Can I provide more information? Can anyone help?
>>>>
>>>
>>
>

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