I have a nighthawk router/modem (I think its a C7000) and a nighthawk router (R7000, I purchased the router first, got tired of paying to rent a modem and couldn't offload the router) now that I've moved into a new house. I wanted to use the router as an access point. The router's Internet Settings as Static, only connect it's WAN\Internet port to the upstream network and change the router's mode from Gateway to Router. A Static Route will be required in the main router for the secondary router's LAN IP Subnet. Aug 16, 2017 · A wireless router is a basic router with an added feature on an inbuilt access point. It allows a wireless communication and sharing of data amongst devices and computers that are connected to a Jul 10, 2017 · Within the Wireless section you need to make a few changes. First, ensure “Enable Wireless” is checked. Second, set Wireless Mode to “Access Point”. You can leave the Wireless Network Mode on Auto or enforce a specific mode (like G Only). The SSID should be the same as your other Wi-Fi access points (like the Primary Router). Feb 01, 2020 · For example, a router can be an access point, but an access point can’t be a router. The best real world application of this idea is the new mesh networking systems that have begun popping up as Apr 15, 2018 · How to confiugre access point mode on Linksys wifi router. . -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Please watch: "Windows 10 : Connect Wi-Fi without password" https://www.youtube.
Dec 01, 2010 · Steps To Make Your Dlink Wireless Router Access Point. To convert your old router into Dlink wireless router access point, first make sure your computer has an IP address similar to 192.168.0.xxx. If your new router is also a D-Link, then it should be. To confirm, go to Start, Run and type cmd and hit OK.
Now Router B, when connected to Router A using a network cable, will work as a both a switch (allowing you to use its LAN port to add wired devices to the network) and an access point.