I want to add a wireless access point to extend my wired network to areas that are not wired for internet.

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Scott Stewart

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Where I work we are on a wired network but it doesn't cover certain locations in the building that I need access. Can I connect a wireless router to one of the wired RJ45 outlets and assign it to a static IP. All computers and network devices are currently wired. Thanks in advance!
 
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braceyourself07
Yep you certainly can. Just make sure that you don't use the WAN port on the router... just use the built-in switch and ignore any WAN settings. You'll need to change the router's IP to something that isn't taken up on the network, obviously, in the LAN settings (so it doesn't interfere with your current internet router, or cause IP conflicts with other devices, etc...)

Also, you will want to turn off the DHCP server on this extra router being used as an access point (so it doesn't conflict with the one on your actual router).
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Yep you certainly can. Just make sure that you don't use the WAN port on the router... just use the built-in switch and ignore any WAN settings. You'll need to change the router's IP to something that isn't taken up on the network, obviously, in the LAN settings (so it doesn't interfere with your current internet router, or cause IP conflicts with other devices, etc...)

Also, you will want to turn off the DHCP server on this extra router being used as an access point (so it doesn't conflict with the one on your actual router).
 
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bill001g

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Lets assume you have permission to do this and it will work fine to run a router as a AP.
Now if your IT department has any clue they will have taken measures to prevent you from doing this. You would not believe the number of "experts" who go to forums like this and connect up things with no security activated.

It is common in large companies to limit the number of mac addresses a port can have which limits the number of computers. Generally it is limited to one. And for the guys think they are really smart and use a router rather than a AP so they only have a single mac address then I turn on 802.1x with certificates and they are out of luck.

Pretty much I am saying if this is not your job to support the network at least ask for permission before you hook things up.
 
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