A Netgear router can be set up easily with the existing home network. You can use your router as a router. Here you set it up in the router mode. You also have the option to set up your Netgear router in AP mode or Access Point mode if there is another router in the home. The simple process of router setup can be carried out by logging into the admin dashboard using the web address routerlogin.net or the default IP address 192.168.1.1 In this guide, we will tell you the process of setting up your Netgear router in AP mode. Stick to reading.
Setting
Up Netgear Router in AP Mode
1st Step:
Place the Router
To set up the Netgear router, you first need to place
it closer to the existing router. Hence, if it is a brand new router then unbox
it first and then bring it closer to another router. There should be an
available socket to connect the router.
2nd Step: Connect
the Routers
Get hold of an Ethernet cable now and insert one of
its ends into the existing router and the other one into the Netgear router. You
should use the Internet port on the Netgear router and the Ethernet port on the
existing router.
3rd Step: Turn
on the Routers
Now, plug the power adapters of both routers into well
working power outlets. Switch them on using the power buttons located on them.
Let the lights on them turn stable. Both routers must be fully booted up.
Confirm the same and then proceed further.
4th Step: Connect
PC to Router’s Network
You now need to turn on your computer or laptop. Get
it connected to the Netgear router’s WiFi. Use the SSID and password available
on the router’s label to connect to it. If the WIFI connection does not work
then connect using a cable.
5th Step: Log
In to Router
Open an internet browser on your PC and access www.routerlogin.net login page. As soon as the login window
appears, key in the admin credentials ie the username and password and do the
login. Upon pressing the Enter key, you will be taken to the Basic Home page or
the admin dashboard.
6th Step:
Complete the Setup Process
In the settings, click on Advanced> Advanced
Setup> Wireless AP. A new window named Wireless AP will open up now. Now,
select the check box next to Enable AP Mode. Click and select one of the
following IP Address settings:
Get
dynamically from existing router-When you are using your router in AP mode, the other
router will assign an IP address to it.
Use fixed
IP settings on this device-In
this, you manually assign a specific IP address to the Netgear router. This
setting is not recommended.
Finally, click on Apply button. The Netgear router’s IP
address will now be changed and you will be disconnected from its network. You
can now reconnect to its network. If you want to make any other changes to its
settings, then log in again using the web address routerlogin.net We suggest you use different wireless settings on both
routers to avoid signal interference.
The
Closing Note
This is all about setting up the Netgear router in the
Access Point mode. You can continue to use both routers now. The second router
ie the Netgear router will be used as a WiFi access point now. You can now
connect different devices in your home to its WiFi and begin enjoying lag free
internet access.