How do I convert my wireless router to a wireless AP (Access Point)?
Forum Wireless Networking : General Discussion How do I convert my wireless router to a wireless AP (Access Point)?
- Projects Using Old Routers
- Summary
- Unboxed, Unpacked and Unbound
- Wireless Access Points and Bridges
- How We Test 802.11b and 11g Wireless LAN Products
See more for "How do I convert my wireless router to a wireless AP (Access Point)?"
How do I convert my wireless router to a wireless AP (Access Point)?
While connected to the main router go Start then Run in XP - (Windows key plus R in Vista and Windows 7), then type in the following, including all the spaces:- cmd /k ipconfig /all -- then press Enter and from the black form that shows up, take a note of the numeric code beside the word "gateway" -- usually something like 192.168.0.1. Type exit to close the black form.
Now connect the router to be converted only to a computer via network cable and log in
Setup the wireless security
Disable the DHCP and change the LAN IP to match the gateway IP but ending in something like .253
Finally connect one of the four LAN ports of the AP to the main router, do NOT use the WAN port.
Message edited by Area51reopened on 10-30-2011 at 12:06:19 AM
This should be a Sticky although they seem to be rarely read on this sub-Forum 
I'll click Report and see what the Mods think.
Reply to Saga Lout
- How We Test 802.11b and 11g Wireless LAN Products [Older Reviews]
- #7 Install another router or access point
- Wireless FAQ: Setup and Configuration
- Adding things together
- Can 802.11g APs Handle the Load?
- Steps 6 - 9
- Test Description
- Setup
- New Product Highlights
- Setting it Up
- Getting the Hardware
- Wireless Performance
- Setup and Use
- Feature Overview
- WPA in action - AP "SOHO"
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Please mind
You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.