Using dlink 2750u adsl router as true ethernet WAN router - Duration: 4:48. Spinnero 226,941 views. During this course, I am going to show you step-by-step how to configure your MikroTik router to become a wireless Access Point. We will pass through many different topics such as: DHCP client configuration, DHCP server configuration, IP address assignment on interfaces, NAT configuration and much more.
Configure an access point or router as a wireless repeater to extend the range of your wireless network in your home or office. Wireless repeaters take the signal sent from your router and rebroadcast the connection to cover a larger area. Use the configuration settings of your access point to switch the device to wireless repeater mode and send a network signal to more areas of your house or workspace.
Step 1
Connect an Ethernet cable to the networking port on your computer and connect the other side to one of the 'LAN' ports on the access point.
Step 2
Open a Web browser and type the address for your access point's configuration page into the address bar. Press 'Enter' to open the configuration page for your router. Check with your network administrator or owner's manual for the address of the configuration page. For example, for Linksys devices, the address is 'http://192.168.1.1.'
Click the 'Wireless' settings tab in the configuration page that appears. Click the 'Mode' menu and click the 'Repeater' entry. Type in the 'SSID' for the network you want to repeat in the 'Wireless SSID' field and click 'Save Settings' to configure your access point as a wireless repeater.
Tips
- If you will connect the wireless repeater to another WAP54G, click here. To check the wireless MAC Address of the wireless router follow the steps below.
- The Wireless MAC Address you took note of will be entered on the WAP54G set as wireless repeater. After checking the wireless MAC Address, set-up the wireless repeater mode on the WAP54G. For instructions, click here. To check the wireless MAC address of the access point, follow the steps below.
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If you have a D-Link router, you may occasionally need to change its settings to maximize your internet speed or avoid interference. You can usually do this through the router's online configuration mode.
How to Configure a Router From D-Link
If you need to change settings on your D-Link router, connect to the router digitally through your Wi-Fi connection. Use your web browser to navigate to one of the router's addresses or the D-Link Router IP address. Often, you can type 'dlinkrouter' or 'http://dlinkrouter' into your browser as an address, but you can also try 'http://dlinkrouter.local' or 'http://192.168.0.1.'
Enter your D-Link router login name and password, if you have set them. By default, you can use the username 'Admin' and leave the password blank, although depending on whether you trust everyone who has access to the router, you may want to change these settings. If you have lost the password, you can still restore the router to its factory settings and use the default password.
After you successfully log in, click the 'Setup' button and then click 'Wireless Settings.' Select 'Manual Wireless Connection Settings.' Here, you can change a variety of settings that might boost your connection speed, depending on your needs.
For example, you can use the 'Wireless Channel' drop-down menu to set the channel to one that might get better reception in your home or office. Which channel gets the best reception depends in part on other networks nearby, but D-Link says channels 1, 6 and 11 often get good connections. You may have to uncheck the 'Enable Auto Channel Scan' option to set the channel on your router.
When you're done, click 'Save Settings' and ensure you can still connect all the devices to your router.
Reset Factory Settings
If your router stops working and unplugging it and plugging it back in doesn't help, you can restore it to factory settings. Look for a recessed button labeled 'Reset' and press and hold it for about eight to 10 seconds using a paperclip or something similar. You might have to reconfigure the router's wireless settings afterward if you were not using the defaults.
Also, make sure your router is in a well-ventilated area if you are having problems with it. If it can't properly use its fans to cool itself, it may overheat and stop working.
If your connection is slow, you can also try moving your devices closer to your router or removing obstructions between the router and devices.
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