Nikod, I've done this a number of times: 1) Disconnect the router's WAN port 2) Disable DHCP on the router (if DHCP is being served elsewhere). 3) Plug cable that was going into WAN port into a LAN port. 4) Now wireless computers connecting to router will communicate with local…
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Does anyone know if it is possible to disable the router function on subj. and only use it as an access point? I have a router from my ISP with an IP phone line in it which i need to use, and I dont like the thought of having two routers connected.
Any experiences ?
Regards Nikod
Nikod,
I've done this a number of times:
1) Disconnect the router's WAN port 2) Disable DHCP on the router (if DHCP is being served elsewhere). 3) Plug cable that was going into WAN port into a LAN port. 4) Now wireless computers connecting to router will communicate with local lan to find gateway.Chris
NetSteady skrev:
Thanks, thats perfect. The router will then be the perfect Access point with network storage, switch and printer server in one :-)
Nikod
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