Again navigate to You should see a completely different interface now. If the DD-WRT interface is not loading, try power cycling the router again and again upgrading the firmware if confronted with the default Linksys interface.
Navigate back to Now go back to You should be presented with an opportunity to create a username and password for this router. However, you are also free to upgrade to the full version of DD-WRT since the original firmware has been wiped.
When dealing with the Version 4, the standard firmware limits how much data can be installed on the device. The only thing left is to properly configure the device for a bridge. Again, this is outlined in greater detail in Step 4 of the previous article. Continue to check and recheck this information. When all else fails, do a hard and go back to the beginning of the configuration instructions.
It will still retain all its bridge properties but will act as a completely separate access point for wireless devices to connect to. The only catch is that the bandwidth for wireless devices connected to this new AP will only have access to half of your original bandwidth since it must mediate data both coming from and going to your primary router. Again, this process is covered in more detail in Step 5 of the first article; this is only for those familiar with the process.
You can now treat this router however you like — unplug it, turn it off, whatever. These configurations will persist unless you perform a hard reset or otherwise fiddle around with the settings.
Remember that a repeater bridge will possess all the same functionality as a standard bridge, so if you think you may ever want an extra access point, go ahead and go through with the setup. Take a look at my previous article for suggestions on how to make the most of these bridges.
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Your computer is now properly connected to the router to begin its setup and configuration. A window will pop up prompting you for a username and password to access the configuration page for your router.
Enter admin for both the username and password. You should see the Setup page shown below. Accessing the router settings through a web browser. On this screen you should change the Router Name from its default value to something unique so that your Base Station will not be confused with another. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save Settings then click Continue when the Settings are successful dialog is displayed.
Disconnect the existing network cable from the network jack of your PC, set it aside for now. Take a new cable and plug into LAN port 2 on the new Linksys router and the other end into the network jack of your PC.
Power the router. Plug the power supply into the AC mains and the output cable and plug into the power jack on the rear of the router. One or more lights should become illuminated on the front to indicate it has been successfully powered up. Resetting ensures that any customized settings are erased and the router is returned to factory defaults. This usually isn't required on a new router, but if you suspect the router was returned and resold to you, it may not function as expected without resetting first this is also the only way to access the setup page if you forget the login username and password.
Consult the manual for the location of the reset button, as it varies depending on model - but is usually found on the rear panel near the power jack.
Reboot your PC to make sure it gets a new address from the new router. If The manual will provide the default IP address for the router if the router fails to produce a login page. This can also indicate a router that has not been restored to factory defaults via reset procedure detailed above. Go to the Wireless Configuration page and start configuring the wireless options, such as Wireless SSID - Do not use "linksys", pick something else, like "charlie".
The SSID must match that of the primary router and the channel must be different than that of the primary router Channel 1 for primary router and 6 or 11 for secondary router are good choices as they are separated enough by frequency.
Use of your cell phone number can be a good security key choice, as these numbers are not listed in any directory, etc. Save the settings. Go back to the main Router page, set the local IP address to an unused address on the original router's network. I set mine to the highest number in my network: This puts the access point "out of the way", so to speak. Note: Some network routers are set by default to "start" in the high range xxx.
There only needs to be a single DHCP server on most small networks or subnets. The original, main router either a stand alone type or one built into your provider's cable modem or DSL modem will provide IP addresses to all devices connected to it - including those that connect thru the access point just created. You can use a Linksys range expander. Bypass your WRT54G and make it a switch, your range expander will then act as your main router.
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