Configure your router as an access point

People often purchase routers when they already have one at home, and they may not even know what to do with it, so it ends up being returned to the store. If you have multiple devices at home, then you can set the second router as an access point plus additional ports for LAN connection.

1. 1
   Ethernet cord

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2. 2
   Computer (Laptop or desktop)

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3. 3
   Your second router

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Connect the Ethernet cord to the LAN port of the existing router, then to your computer and check the default gateway address.

Windows Computer

1. 1
   Go to "Start"

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2. 2
   Click on "All Programs"

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3. 3
   Click on "Accessories"

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4. 4
   Click on "Command Prompt" then type "ipconfig".

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5. 5
   Take note of the default gateway.

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Macintosh Computer

1. 1
   Click Apple logo.

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2. 2
   Go to "System Preferences" then "Network"

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3. 3
   Click "Ethernet," then "Advanced"

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4. 4
   Click the TCP/IP tab, and take note of the router IP.

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Example:

IP: 192.168.0.145
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Primary DNS: 4.2.2.2
Secondary DNS: 4.2.2.3

DNS actually depends on your internet service provider, meaning that, it is different from one ISP to another.

1. 1
   Unplug the cord from your existing router, and connect it to the LAN port of the second router.
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