Convert a Linksys WAG54GP2 ADSL router into Access point only to extend my Wifi range

Convert a Linksys WAG54GP2 ADSL router into Access point only to extend my Wifi range I have a wireless lan running on my ASDL2 connection. The router (Seimens Gigaset sx763) is provided by the ISP and is generally good. However I have couple of dead spots at the far end of the house and since I have my old router sitting in the drawer I thought that I'd try to convert it into simple WAP.
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"Update: After looking through the product manual of your Linksys WAG54GP2 router, I'm convinced there is no way to set it up as a repeater / extender using the default firmware.

Update2: The options you mention, do not have anything to do with making the router an extender. But rather how it should function within the physical network you are plugging it in to.

Since you mention A few deadspots, maybe you should consider getting a stronger antenna? Depending on the actual obstacles in the way, and distance to these deadsposts, this may actually remove the need for using the link WAG54GP2 as a repeater.

If you'd still like to make the WAG54GP2 work as a repeater for the wirless network, then what you'll most probably be needing is custom firmware to enable this functionallity (if it's supported) for your Linksys Wireless router like:

DD-WRT
OpenWRT

This howto gives instructions of how to upgrade the WRTG54G2 to dd-wrt

Also check out some of the threads on Superuser that cover the topic.

Can I make two wireless routers communicate using the wireless?
DD-WRT Router acting as a Switch and Wifi AP
Which routers do you prefer for DD-WRT or OpenWRT?
Selecting Home Networking Equipment"