When you're done, follow the "Detailed steps" below. You'll want to avoid using the port as doing so would prevent you from converting the router into an AP. Find out what router A's range of IP addresses is. For example, if Router A's IP adress is For example, you can make it Just make sure you haven't and will not manually use this IP for any other device. And you're done. If your router doesn't feature a native AP mode, then you'll want to avoid using its WAN port at all.
Using the WAN will make the router automatically function like a router because that's the intended role of the device: a router connects to the Internet and shares that connection with the rest of the network it hosts. That will no longer be the function of Router B in our project. Leave this port alone or cover it with a piece of tape to avoid using it by accident.
When in AP mode it will function as a LAN port, allowing you to -- and in this specific case only -- use port to add another wired device to the network. This is a two-part step. First you'll need to find out Router A's IP address. The router's IP address will be shown next to it. Once you have the router's IP address which always consists of four groups of numbers separated by a dot in between each group use it to determine its IP range.
Log into the router using tplinkmodem. The default login username and password are both admin all lower case. Click Advanced on the top navigation bar, then select Wireles s on the left panel. Then click SAVE. All your Wi-Fi enabled devices can connect to the customized wireless network. Get to know more details of each function and configuration please go to Download Center to download the manual of your product.
Subscribe TP-Link takes your privacy seriously. By completing this form you confirm that you understand and agree to our Privacy Policy. To provide a better experience, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze traffic, personalize content and ads. Any way I can connect only one device at a time. Ill be vry much thankful. Is there any way to solve this issue while continuing with the same firmware.
Or I have to update the firmware to use ACT broadband as suggested in other discussions. Why are You not giving answer of this question— I am able to connect my laptop to the router turned ADSL modem, but unable to connect my mobile phone. Is there any setting to change for connecting mobile? Thanks for sharing the steps i am able to connect wifi but using mobile i am unable to connect could you please suggest how to connect to mobile also. Great man, it workssss!!
Even IT dept. Since this is a static IP address, you have to enter the network configuration individually to all your devices, that you intend to use in the range of this particular Wifi network. So if one of your friends want to connect to this network, he must use the same values in all fields, except the last digit in the default gateway. Cheerios for the good soul who posted this money saving trick, other wise I may have to spend?.
Thanks bro for your support. But still I am unable to use my modem as a wifi router. The funny part is that I am using the same modem as the example. Can you provide me step by step instructions. Thanks Sujith. This is exactly what I was looking for. Hello madhav i also have this router in acl there is an setting of lan wan or both whats that do you know and for which isp it worked?
Can you please help me in configuring railwire broadband which is connect through ethernet port only. Could you provide a brief on how to factory reset Pointmax ? A week back i got Relience broadband connection with wired modem. I want to use my wifi devices.
OR can I buy simply wifi-router and connect with the modem? I was halfway able to follow the above steps and connect the Modem to Port 1 of router and port2 of router to PC, and get very good internet. But unable to setup the Wifi and hence connect my phones and ipad. It only takes a minute to sign up. Connect and share knowledge within a single location that is structured and easy to search. Is is possible for Wireless router unit with built-in modem? You want it to be just a bridge, with wireless AP mode on.
Example: if the DHCP of your main router is Select Save. Once configured, click Save. I have to use any other address in the Notes: If both your main gateway and access point have wireless capability, you can use the same SSID, same security, and different non-overlapping wireless channels to extend the range of your wireless network and allow clients to connect to either one automatically.
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