I recently bought an eight port router to replace a router/switch setup in my upstairs. Originally I was running a Linksys E4200, a d-link 8 port switch, and a d-link 655 router as the AP. I changed to a western digital N900 router but I cant get either of the two old routers to work as an access point. I am getting an IP conflict error but I cant even get into either of the routers to change to a static IP address. I have the E4200 in bridge mode already. any ideas??
wireless router as range extender
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I would do a 30/30/30 reset on the two old routers and attach a computer to them (and only that to configure them) using their default IP, etc. to access them. Then make the changes to use them as APs -- turn off DHCP, set a static address outside the new router DHCP assignment range but in the network range, change wireless channel to non-overlapping with the others, same security and passphrase and either same or different SSID (depending on your desire for controlling your connections). Then after configured attach them LAN to LAN to the main router.
Not sure why you would want the E4200 in bridge mode if you want to use it as an AP, but the reset will take care of that.
Not sure why you would want the E4200 in bridge mode if you want to use it as an AP, but the reset will take care of that.
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Take a look at the manual for the main router. You will see the DHCP assignment range, and under the wireless tab it will allow you to select channels and show the current channel.
If you have no other powerful networks nearby you would want to set each of the three (your router and two APs) to non-overlapping channels, so 1, 6, and 11. It does not matter which device is set to which channel.
If you have no other powerful networks nearby you would want to set each of the three (your router and two APs) to non-overlapping channels, so 1, 6, and 11. It does not matter which device is set to which channel.
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