How to configure WAP54G in Wireless Bridge mode

In this post I am providing steps to configure a Linksys Wireless Access Point in Bridge mode.

What is Wireless Bridge

Wireless bridge is used to connect two wireless networks in different building. Two Access Points are needed to create a wireless bridge and the wireless link between these two APs cannot be hacked. So the communication occur only between these two access points and no other clients can participate in the link. To learn how to configure Linksys Router click on the link below: How to Setup Linksys Wireless Router.

Configure Linksys WAP54G in Wireless Bridge mode

To configure WAP54G in Wireless Bridge Mode we need to know the Wireless MAC Address of one of the AP. Wireless MAC address can be found on the basic setup page of WAP54G interface. After taking the wireless MAC address of AP-1 do the following steps.

1. Log on to 2nd Access Point

To log on AP we need to connect the AP with a computer (either static IP enabled or getting valid IP in the same network range) via an Ethernet cable.

Open browser window and type 192.168.1.245 and enter the default user name and Password.

Use name : No user name
Password : admin

2. Click on AP mode under Setup tab