How to configure TP-Link router to Access Point

This article will explain how to use the TP-Link N router as an access point. The main router will be connected to the TP-Link N router via the LAN port. WAN port is not used for this configuration.

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Step 1: Connect the computer to the TP-Link N router

Connect the computer to the second LAN port on the TP-Link N router with an Ethernet cable.

Log into the TP-Link web interface through the IP address listed on the label at the bottom of the TP-Link N router.

Note: While possible, this process should not be tried over WiFi

Step 2: Change the LAN IP address of the TP-Link N router

Go to Network> LAN on the side menu and change the LAN IP address of the TP-Link N router to the IP address on the same segment of the main router. This IP address must be outside the DHCP range of the primary router.

For example, if the primary router's DHCP is 192.168.2.100 - 192.168.2.199 then you can set the TP-Link N router's IP to 192.168.2.X ( X must be outside the main router's DHCP scope), such as 192.168.2.11.

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Note : After changing the LAN IP address, you will need to reboot and log in to the TP-Link N router with the new IP address.

Step 3: Configure the SSID

Go to Wireless> Wireless Settings and configure the SSID (Network Name) which may be the same or different from the main router. Select Save.

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Step 4: Configure security

Go to Wireless> Wireless Security and configure wireless security. WPA / WPA2-Personal is recommended as the safest option. After configuration, click Save.

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Note: If using a dual band router, repeat this procedure for the 5GHz band.

Step 5: Disable the DHCP server

Go to DHCP> DHCP Settings and select Disable the DHCP Server . Click Save.

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Step 6: Restart the device

Go to System Tools> Reboot and select Reboot to reboot the device.

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Step 7: Connect the primary router to the TP-Link N router

Use Ethernet cable to connect main router to TP-Link N router through LAN ports (any LAN port can be used). All other LAN ports on the TP-Link N router will now give the device Internet access. In addition, all WiFi devices can now access the Internet through the TP-Link N router using the SSID and password set in the steps above.