WI-FI connection problems using a Linksys Range Expander

[the.rebel.agent]

Hello guys, this is my first post. I am from Argentina and I recently bought a Motorola Milstone locally. The phone seems to have a problem to get a valid wi-fi connection when I use a Wireless-G Range Expander WRE54G ver. 3. Anybody having the same problem? There is no problem for the phone connecting it directly to the access point. I am using DHCP by the way.

[the.rebel.agent]

I did forget to mention that I am not using security encryption, only MAC address filter, and yes, I included the phone MAC address to the list.

[GeLopez]

I haven't been able to connect to the the expander either. It will connect just fine to the router.

[the.rebel.agent]

Great, I am not alone. Not that I am happy about that, but at least, It is not a phone or range expander fault, It should be a bug. Hopefully we will find a solution.

[RinTinTigger]

Hey,

to solve your problems, i 'd like to know
what this expander is? Is it a router?

How did you guys ever set up a static IP adress on the milestone?

Tigger

[the.rebel.agent]

A range expander is basically a signal repeater. In this case, regenerates your WI-FI signal and lets other devices access your access point. Similar to a radio repeater.

To set a static IP, you should activate the menu under WI-FI settings, you will see the advanced options there and you will be able to play with your TCP configuration.

[the.rebel.agent]

I tested another Milstone phone and did not work. So, basically it a phone/os/hardware bug?

[the.rebel.agent]

Tried G and mixed and nothing. Tested another access point and did work. It seems that won´t work over a wifi repeater.

[nazgoul]

I'm also trying to connect my droid to a repeater and it fails (it connects, reconnects and then fails). But I think it's due to my hardware/setup than due to a bug in the android system.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but why should android have a problem with repeaters when it is just the same signal as the source router just with a different mac address. I could imagine android having a problem when receiving both signals (which is my case).

[the.rebel.agent]

I think It is an Android problem cause my laptop and my Nintendo Wii had no problems using the repeater. Only device not working the the phone. It´s connect, receive the ip address given by the DHCP but don´t have access to the network.