Does WRT54G have bridge mode?

One of the features of DD-WRT is the ability to switch the router’s function to a wireless bridge. This tutorial, based on the DD-WRT Wiki, will go over how to configure DD-WRT for use as a wireless bridge (client bridge mode), using a Linksys WRT54G router as an example.

What is WiFi bridge mode?

Bridge mode lets you connect two routers without the risk of performance issues. Bridge mode is the configuration that disables the NAT feature on the modem and allows a router to function as a DHCP server without an IP Address conflict. Connecting multiple routers can extend the Wi-Fi coverage in your office/home.

How do I set my wifi to bridge mode?

  1. Log in to the router that will be set up in bridge mode by typing routerlogin.net on an Internet browser’s address bar.
  2. Go to Advanced tab > Advanced Setup and click Wireless Settings.
  3. Click Use other operating mode and select Enable Bridge mode.

Can a WRT54G be used as a wireless router?

This is possible using 3rd party firmware (sveasoft) which allows the wrt54g to operate in “client” mode, where it forwards packets from its connected devices to the main wireless router, using a wireless link.

How to set client bridge as wireless mode?

Wireless > Wireless Security: Enable Wireless Security and configure it as used in your local network. Click save then apply. Wireless > Basic Settings: choose “Client-Bridged” as Wireless Mode and set SSID, Wireless channel and Network Mode to same values as your primary.

How to update firmware on Linksys WRT54G router?

Upload the firmware to the wrt54g via the “Administration->Firmware Upgrade” option in the router’s web interface. 3. Reset the device (press reset button until power led flashes – this could take 20 seconds or more).

How to set up a client bridge DD-WRT?

You are here: DD-WRT wiki mainpage/ Linking Routers/ Wireless Bridge This is an older page on how to set up a client bridge. It is being kept as there might be info that some find useful, but ***THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD NOT BE USED*** Use the more complete and up to date guide to do the same thing that can be found here: