G3100 - Setup as Access Point/Extender

Modified on Fri, 29 May at 12:57 PM

Set WIFI password
1. Connect to router through WI-FI or LAN ports
2. Go to https://192.168.1.1 (or gateway IP if changed)
3. Use password located on back of router (unless changed)
4. Select 'WIFI'
5. Select 'Primary Network'
6. Set WIFI name and password (copy from other(s) if adding to others)
7. Save changes
8. set guest and IoT name and password as well (optional)
9. Save changes
Enable Remote management from WAN
1. Go to 'Advanced' tab
2. go to 'System'
3. Go to 'Remote administration'
4. Check off "Using Primary HTTPS Port"
5. Save changes
Rename Device for identification (optional)
1. Go to 'Advanced' tab
2. Go to 'System settings'
3. Rename "Router's Hostname" I.E: G3100-Office
4. Save changes
Bridge WAN and LAN ports
1. Go to 'Advanced' tab
2. Go to 'Network Connections'
3. Select 'Broadband Connection (Ethernet/Coax)'
4. Press 'Settings' OR 'Edit' (can be found on top or bottom)
5. Scroll down to "Bridge" section
6. Check off 'Broadband Connection (Ethernet/Coax)'
7. Change 'IP Address Distribution' to 'Disabled'
8. Save changes