Unable to reach your router settings (set up as a router).
Unable to reach your router settings (set up as a router).
I've been using a Dlink 868L for some time now. It's operating smoothly as an AP without any specific settings. I turned off DHCP and assigned it an IP address. The Ethernet cable connects the ISP router to the LAN port on my Dlink 868L. Recently, I got a new router (Asus RT-AC51U) that also runs as an AP, but it has its own configuration options. I set it up as an AP and provided it with an IP address. A cable links the Dlink 868L's LAN port to the Asus RT-AC51U. After configuring it as an AP, I lost access to the setup menu. Now both routers are functioning this way. It seems I might have made a mistake. How can I get back to the configuration page? My ISP router is at 192.168.0.1, which I can reach easily. My Dlink 868L appears to be at 192.168.100.1, and my Asus RT-AC51U should be set to 192.168.2.1 or similar.
They should all be set up within the same network range, such as 192.168.0.x, rather than assigning each device a unique subnet. Use the reset button on your devices to restore default settings and assign them IP addresses in the same range as your ISP router. Alternatively, you can adjust your PC settings, turn off DHCP, and manually specify an IP address with a netmask of 255.255.0.0 instead of the standard 255.255.255.0. I think resetting the routers is simpler.
The DHCP server isn't assigning IP addresses directly; devices must request them themselves. Therefore, an ISP router can't be providing IP addresses if devices are configured for static ones. This wouldn't change the outcome because it would place them in the appropriate range regardless of address type. The key is they remain within the correct range.
If all devices fall within the 192.168.0.x range, then 255.255.255.0 will be suitable. They were discussing allowing the APs to receive IP addresses through DHCP rather than managing the server role themselves. You can definitely permit them to get their IP addresses via DHCP if needed, though you should turn off the DHCP-server function on those devices.
Aah, thanks. For now I’ll just reset my Dlink and Asus and switch the IP addresses. I’ll keep the netmask unchanged if everyone has the same one. Would that suffice? I’ll also search for the DHCP-server setting and turn it off on both devices if I find it.
Connecting one access point to another via Ethernet cable isn't inherently wrong, but it depends on your setup. You can link them in the order you suggest—ISP router → Dlink AP → Asus AP—but ensure the devices support that configuration and the cables are compatible.