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Client Bridge Setup DD-WRT

The document provides step-by-step instructions for configuring a La Fonera router as a wireless client bridge to connect to an existing D-Link router network. It involves changing the La Fonera router's IP address to match the D-Link router's subnet, disabling the La Fonera's DHCP and firewall functions, changing its wireless mode to client bridge, and matching the wireless security settings of the D-Link router. Screenshots are provided of the key configuration pages. Once configured, the La Fonera router should be able to wirelessly join the D-Link network as a client and provide connectivity to wired devices.

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Client Bridge Setup DD-WRT

The document provides step-by-step instructions for configuring a La Fonera router as a wireless client bridge to connect to an existing D-Link router network. It involves changing the La Fonera router's IP address to match the D-Link router's subnet, disabling the La Fonera's DHCP and firewall functions, changing its wireless mode to client bridge, and matching the wireless security settings of the D-Link router. Screenshots are provided of the key configuration pages. Once configured, the La Fonera router should be able to wirelessly join the D-Link network as a client and provide connectivity to wired devices.

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Preamble:

I kept the default router settings:

My D-Link Router IP Setting: 192.168.0.1

The original La Fonera Router IP Setting is set at 192.168.1.1 I later changed it to the same subnet as my
D-link at a IP address of 192.168.0.10

When I was done, I could access the La Fonera via 192.168.0.10 via wirelessly or hooked up to a PC. The
Ethernet card should be set to obtain an IP automatically and was never set to a static address.

D-Link Setup

The only modification I made to my D-link 624 router was to enable 64-bit WEP Encryption. All other
settings remain in the default state, with the exception of port forwarding. Why did I not enable a higher
encryption? Because, I live in a neighborhood where the nearest house is 15 yards away and the
network would hardly reach them. In addition, if it did reach them they could not join the network
because it is secure. If they really wanted internet access that bad and cracked, the 64-bit key then it
would show up in my logs and I could change it or let then have it for all their hard work.

Xbox Setup

Set your Xbox to DHCP - Recommended

Or

Set your IP in your Xbox dashboard to a static IP address in the 192.168.0.* subnet where you can
change the * to any number unused or between 11 and 255

La Fonera Router Setup to Client Bridge Mode

1. Log into the La Fonera Router.


2. Administration Tab — Factory Defaults Subtab
1. Restore Factory Defaults: Yes
2. Click "Save Settings" — triggers reboot.
3. Router's IP will now be 192.168.1.1 if it was not already.
This was a very important step.
3. Connect Wirelessly to the Router.
4. Setup Tab — Basic Setup Subtab
1. Connection Type: Automatic Configuration - DHCP
2. STP: Disable
3. Router Name: BRIDGE - Optional Settings
4. Host Name: BRIDGE - Optional Settings
5. Domain Name: blank
6. MTU: Auto
7. Network Setup – Router IP
1. Local IP Address: 192.168.0.10 ( Changed to match main router subnet)
2. Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
3. Gateway: 192.168.0.1 (IP of the router your wanting to connect to)
4. Local DNS: 192.168.0.1 (IP of the router your wanting to connect to)
8. DHCP Type: DHCP Server
9. DHCP Server: Disable
5. Click "Save Settings" — triggers reboot.
6. Security Tab — Firewall Subtab
1. SPI Firewall: Disable
2. Click "Save Settings"
7. Wireless Tab — Basic Settings Subtab
1. Regulatory Domain:
2. TX Power: 18 (default value is 16 but La Foneras max power is 18 dBm)
3. Antenna Gain: 6 dBi
4. Wireless Mode: Client Bridge
5. Wireless Network Mode: G-Only Match your primary router.
6. Short Preamble: Disabled
7. Extended Range: Disabled
8. Diversity: Disabled
9. TX Antenna: Primary
10. RX Antenna: Primary
11. AP Isolation: Disabled
12. Wireless Network Name (SSID): Match your primary router. (Mine is LEO227
and yes case matters!)
13. Click "Save Settings"
8. Wireless Tab — Wireless Security Subtab
1. Security Mode: Match your primary router; I used WEP 64 (I know others have
tried 128bit WEP and it works!)
2. Default Transmit Key: Check box 1
3. Encryption: Match your primary router.
4. Key 1: Match your primary router. (mine was abcdefghij *must be 10 characters)
5. Click "Save Settings"
9. Setup Tab — Advanced Routing Subtab
1. Operating Mode: RIP2 Router
2. Click ―Save Settings‖
10. Status Tab — Wireless Subtab
1. Click Site Survey and join the appropriate wireless network.
2. You should get a window that says: Successfully Joined the following network as
a client ―‖
3. The Access Point table should show the MAC address of your Primary Router,
along with signal strength. (SSID Broadcast MUST be enabled on your primary
router) At this point, it was working 100% for me.
If that worked, then:
11. Administration Tab — Backup Subtab
1. Click "Backup"
(SAVE this config before doing anything else to your router, just in case!)

Continue for Screenshots.


Step 3 Setup Tab - Basic Setup Subtab
Step 6 Security Tab - Firewall Subtab
Step 7 Wireless Tab – Basic Setting Subtab Screenshot

Step 8 Wireless Tab – Wireless Security Subtab Screenshot


Step 9 Setup Tab — Advanced Routing Subtab

Step 10 Status Tab – Wireless Subtab Screenshot

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