- Aug 22, 2015
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Hi everyone
I am attempting to set up my old wireless router as an access point in my home. I know how to set it up within the web based software, but I have an issue regarding the wiring.
I have bright house Internet and my current modem/router/access point is supplied via the company. I ran an Ethernet cable into a Cat5 jack on my wall, and then connected my old router to the wall via Ethernet in another room. I made sure to check to see that the cables on each wall outlet were connected and punched down, yet I still cannot get any connection through to my old router.
I followed the cables around in my attic and found that they all join up in the box that is on the outside of my
House, I imagine there's a splitter/switch in there... From what I am able to see every cable is properly connected to where they need to go, and my modem/router currently works just fine as it is, yet I can't seem to run Ethernet through the walls. I'd appreciate any help.
EDIT: the router that I'm a attempting to use as an access point has 6 lights: security, wireless, wired, router, modem, and Internet. The only light that appears when it is on is router (and wired when I plug it into my laptop) but is not connecting to the modem. The Ethernet port on my modem does not have a light on to indicate it is being used like with other ports
I am attempting to set up my old wireless router as an access point in my home. I know how to set it up within the web based software, but I have an issue regarding the wiring.
I have bright house Internet and my current modem/router/access point is supplied via the company. I ran an Ethernet cable into a Cat5 jack on my wall, and then connected my old router to the wall via Ethernet in another room. I made sure to check to see that the cables on each wall outlet were connected and punched down, yet I still cannot get any connection through to my old router.
I followed the cables around in my attic and found that they all join up in the box that is on the outside of my
House, I imagine there's a splitter/switch in there... From what I am able to see every cable is properly connected to where they need to go, and my modem/router currently works just fine as it is, yet I can't seem to run Ethernet through the walls. I'd appreciate any help.
EDIT: the router that I'm a attempting to use as an access point has 6 lights: security, wireless, wired, router, modem, and Internet. The only light that appears when it is on is router (and wired when I plug it into my laptop) but is not connecting to the modem. The Ethernet port on my modem does not have a light on to indicate it is being used like with other ports
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