WRT54G as a wireless switch

I use a D-Link DSL-2640 b as my main DSL modem/router at home, but the wireless coverage does not reach my whole House. Can a router WRT54G wireless (v6) be connected to the D-Link via an ethernet cable and used to broadcast a second wireless network that provides internet access through the D-Link connection? I know there are some devices designed specifically to extend wireless coverage, but I have a WRT54G lying around and I'd like to avoid if possible the purchase of new equipment.

1. connect a computer to the WRT. Open the web interface at http://192.168.1.1/
2. on the main configuration page, change the address LAN IP of 192.168.1.1 to a free IP address in your D-Link network.
3. on the same page, disable the DHCP server.
4. save the settings. You will lose the connection.
5. now one of the LAN ports numbered from the wire to your main router WRT.

You now use the WRT as simple ethernet switch and wireless access point. You can configure the WRT the web interface to the new address LAN IP (step 2 above).

A roaming wireless network set identical wireless settings on the WRT and your D-Link. SSID, wireless (WPA2 Personal) security and the password must be identical. The two access points should broadcast the SSID. Assign different channels on both routers, at least 5 apart (e.g. 1 & 6).

Also remember to change the default password of the WRT ("admin") on the management page.

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