User's Manual

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Setting up your wireless router
Using the Access Point mode
Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. Your router can be
configured to work as a wireless network access point. Using this mode will defeat the
NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In Access Point (AP) mode, your router will need
to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network
that you will bridge to. The default IP address is 192.168.2.254 and subnet mask is
255.255.255.0. These can be customized for your needs.
To use the Access Point mode:
1 Click Use as access point under the Wireless heading on the left menu. The Wireless
> Use as Access Point page opens.
2 Select Enable. When you select this option, you will be able to change the IP settings.
3 Set your IP settings to match your network, then click Apply Changes.
4 Connect a cable from the Modem port on your router to your existing network.
Your router is now acting as an access point. To access your router’s Web-Based
Advanced User Interface again, type the IP address you specified into your browser's
navigation bar. You can set the encryption settings, MAC address filtering, SSID, and
channel normally.