How do I set up the router as an access point on my Nighthawk router?
You can set up the router to run as an access point (AP) on the same local network as another router.
To set up the router as an AP:
- Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of this router to a LAN port in the other router.
Note: Product appearance varies by model.
- Launch an Internet browser from a computer or wireless device that is connected to the network.
- Type http://www.routerlogin.net or http://www.routerlogin.com.
A login screen displays. - Enter the router user name and password.
The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home screen displays. - Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Wireless AP.
Note: Product appearance varies by model.
- Select the Enable AP Mode check box.
- Scroll down and select the radio button for the IP address setting that you want to use:
- Get dynamically from existing router. The other router on the network assigns an IP address to this router while this router is in AP mode.
- Enable fixed IP settings on this device (not recommended). Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to this router while it is in AP mode. Using this option effectively requires advanced network experience.
Note: To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, NETGEAR recommends that you use different wireless settings on each router. You can also turn off the wireless radio on the other router or gateway and use the R7000 only for wireless client access.
- Click the Apply button.
The IP address of the router changes, and you are disconnected. - To reconnect, close and restart your browser and type http://www.routerlogin.net.
Published 11/13/2013 04:10 PM | Updated 04/20/2015 04:10 AM