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Answer» Under wireless settings, there are two items I don't understand. One is enable bridges and the other is enable wireless radio. FIRST what does the terminology mean and do they have to be enabled or disabled for a secure system?Burn the Bridges. Under wireless settings, there are two items I don't understand.1. If you post the make, model name/number, and hardware version of the "wireless" component you're configuring (look on sticker back or bottom of component); perhaps we could pull the documentation and identify what component and configuration items you're referring to. 2. Wireless ACCESS. a. Are you planning to use "wireless" connections within your local area network? b. If yes, do these wireless connections require internet access? c. If yes, do you want the wireless connections on the same logical subnet as your "wired" computers (to facilitate file/printer sharing)? 3. Reference(s): a. Home Network, Wireless Network and Computer Networking Made Easy b. Windows XP: Networking your home or small business Quote from: Geek-9pm on January 16, 2010, 12:21:15 PM Burn the Bridges.How is that helpful? And you complain that you never get thanked. Quote from: Quantos on January 16, 2010, 07:55:19 PM How is that helpful? And you complain that you never get thanked.That's all you need to know. I wanted to be brief. Quote from: Geek-9pm on January 16, 2010, 09:23:53 PM That's all you need to know.How the *censored* is that 'all you need to know' if you're trying to learn. Quit being an idiot.The router is a TP Link WR304G The main computer (desktop) is connected via the ethernet to the router and two laptops are wireless units. Just not sure what should be checked or unchecked. Quote from: Janis on January 16, 2010, 11:03:18 AM Under wireless settings, there are two items I don't understand. One is enable bridges and the other is enable wireless radio. First what does the terminology mean and do they have to be enabled or disabled for a secure system?1. Enable Wireless Radio. Must be enabled to permit wireless clients (laptops?) access to the wireless access point (for wireless network operating in infrastructure mode). When disabled, wireless clients may not connect through the access point. They would have to be configured for ad-hoc mode (which is essentially peer-to-peer communications). It is my hope (and belief) that there are no wireless EMISSIONS from access point when it is "disabled" (to avoid unnecessary exposure to 2.4 GHz signals). You should "enable" this capability if you wish laptops to have "wireless" access to your network. 2. Enable Bridges. Must be enabled to permit linkage and/or communication between two (or more) wireless access points. This permits you to tie subnets together through wireless LINKS (into one local area network I believe). If you only have "one" wireless access point, you should "disable" this capability as you won't be using it. I've never used this mode, so I'll just point you to some reference(s): a. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_bridge b. Understanding Wireless LAN Bridges c. What is Bridging Mode in Wi-Fi Networking? 3. TL-WR340G Router. I did not FIND a TP-Link WR304G device on http://www.tp-link.com website, but I did find a TL-WR340G. For anyone following this thread here is a link to its Download page which contains User Guide link at bottom.Thank you for the info. . |
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