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Setting up old router (N750/DGND4000) to use as wireless access point
I have aPowerline AV 500 set up, Pass through adapter (XAV4501) and WiFi Access point (XWN5001). It works brilliantly. I wish to extend the reach by adding another similar access point, but Netgear...
Thank you for prompt response, but I said I was a bit of a dunce.
DHCP, disconnect it...errr?
Subnet, static IP address??...I'm really struggling with 2.
If I make it to 3. do I leave the connection via the LAN ports permenantly connected, the new access point is some 50 metres away although on the same circuit.
I'm really sorry, I need the ABC, if only 'Dummies for setting up a wireless access point via an old router' existed. I might need to call in an expert.
Thanks again The Ether, much appreciated, at least I know it's a universal solution, once I've cracked the terminology maybe I'll succeed.
Perhaps this CNET article will help. The article is missing an important step. Between steps 2 and 3 there should be an additional step to change router A's IP range: 192.168.1.2. through 192.168.1.254. It should be changed to 192.168.1.3 through 192.168.1.254. This frees up 192.168.1.2 to be used by router B.
Thank you again. I'm away from home for a few days so will try again when back. A quick glance through the article tells me this should be relatively unchallenging to follow. Appreciate it.
Sorry not been back, away then ill. Tried this morning. I can't even get into the router's Access Point via ethernet cable to a LAn port...put in its IP address all it said was 'not connected to the internet'! Followed Mac instructions - no green dot showing connection. Am I being utterly dim, or is there something I'm missing in the router's set up/settings? In spite of your kind help, I'm in despair, if I can't even get into the settings, then there's not much hope for doing the more complex stuff. Durr...
What IP address did you use to connect to the router? Did you follow the instructions in the article to determine the router's IP address?