Need guidance on using a router as an access point?
Need guidance on using a router as an access point?
You should disable DHCP on your primary router or modem too, since the DHCP server on router.asus.com was turned off before you set up the access point. This ensures consistent control over IP assignments across both devices.
He means the router you changed into an access point now has a fresh IP address, which came from your primary router.
You need to either delete the existing IP address or update it with a new one.
It’s the method required for logging in right now, but you can keep it as is. For easier access after logging in, switch your IP address to a manually assigned value that belongs to your specific network, avoiding conflicts with other routers’ DHCP ranges.
The issue seems to be with connecting the second router’s GUI, as the server IP isn’t showing up. You mentioned using an Ethernet cable from the LAN port on Router One to the WAN port on Router Two. This approach could work if you’re trying to access the second router via a wired connection.
Pros: Direct physical link, no need for wireless setup.
Cons: Less flexible than AP, potential signal issues over distance, requires careful cabling.
Compared to using an Access Point, this method offers more control but may be less convenient and could introduce connectivity challenges depending on the environment.
It's typical the name resolution came from the router tool that's currently turned off. You should determine the IP address it received and use it to connect.
Initially, placing a wireless router in access point mode requires connecting the uplink Ethernet cable to a LAN port, not the WAN. Also, it seems you're overlooking the key points others have discussed. Simply enter the internal IP of the access point into your web browser and use the web admin interface. Because a static IP wasn't configured initially, you'll need to access your main router's admin panel, verify client status, and look through the internal IP list to find the access point identifier.