Best FW choice for my need? (client mode with aes and cam)

[Tbone]

I have a WL500G that I would like to hook up in client mode to a existing Linksys WAP54G (rock stable with AES) and so create network connections in other part of the house without cables ;-)

The WAP54G runs with WPA-TKIP/AES encryption, 54G mode only.

So basicly a "must" have for the WL-500G firmware is the following:
- Client mode with WPA-TKIP/AES support (is this supported?)
- WebCam support
- Power Output self adjustable.
- Stable 54g (only) connection

Now I tried many 1.7x 1.8x and 1.9x FW`s... I tried station mode... Ethernet Bridge etc etc etc.... but no luck whatsoever :confused:
I tried official Asus each time to start with and than upgrading to latest chupa fw in that range. It worked "once" with 1.8.1.7 and than the AP started doing funny and died. Although I upgraded with factory default/reset procedure maybe something got stuck... finally a TFTP connection mentioned in this forum was able to reset the &!%#!@*& thing :-)

Anyone able to give me a tips or tried something like this themselves?
Am I too demanding wanting to do this with AES? :cool:

Kind Regards

Tbone

[Oleg]

Hint: Client mode is not supported by stock firmwares except in AP operation mode (this is in fact "reverse"-AP).
Read FAQ for known bugs also.

[Tbone]

Hint: Client mode is not supported by stock firmwares except in AP operation mode (this is in fact "reverse"-AP).
Read FAQ for known bugs also.

I know this... but if I read in the changelog "Fully functional CLient mode":
I really start thinking it should work...
Fully functional doesnt mean... unstable... or only wep encryption... fully is fully right. I also tried 1.7.5..9-5 with AES... and I think AES is also "not" fully supported hehehe

A thing that slowly starts bothering me is the lack of interrest of Asus... why in hell start investigating in features like streaming audio while the core of your functionality is still unstable. If it wasnt for you people this device would be worthless! To give an example... who wants a car that should bring you from A to B... but it crashes every corner.. you can still put wonderfull wheels and a stereo on it... but it will remain a crapy vehicle right :eek:

But ok... well see what the future brings... I had a rough day.,.. so maybe I feel less irritated by it tomorrow :)

Quote version history:
Download 1.9.2.7-3 (2005-01-08)
Changes:

1. Fixed problems with 1.9.2.7 radius authentication
2. "Fully functional client mode support", just like 1.7.5.9-5 had (i.e. WAN and WLAN interfaces roles are exchanged)