How To Configure Upnp; How To Use A Router As An Access Point - Linksys WRT 1900AC User Manual

HOW TO CONFIGURE UPnP

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows devices connected to a network to discover
each other and automatically create working configurations. Examples of UPnP-
capable devices include web cameras, online gaming applications, and VoIP devices.
UPnP is enabled by default.
To configure UPnP, do the following:
• Log in to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See "How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi" on
page 7.)
• Under Router Settings, click Connectivity, then click the Administration tab.
• To use UPnP, select Enabled (default) next to UPnP.
• To allow changing router settings while using UPnP, select Allow Users to Configure.
• To prevent local network users from disabling your Internet connection through
UPnP, deselect the Allow users to disable Internet access checkbox.
• Click OK.
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HOW TO USE A ROUTER AS AN ACCESS POINT

If you have a large area to cover with your wireless signal, or if part of your home has
weak signals due to interference, you can use this router to extend the range of your
old router's wireless network.
To set up your new router as an access point, do the following:
• Use a network cable to connect this router's Internet port to the Ethernet or LAN
port on the router that is connected to your modem.
• Log in to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See "How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi" on
page 7.)
• Under Router Settings, click Connectivity, then click the Internet Settings tab.
• Click IPv4.
• For Type of Internet Connection, select Bridge Mode.
• Click Obtain an IPv4 address automatically, then click OK. The new router's LAN IP ad-
dress will be changed and obtained from the router that is connected to your modem.
If you have a large area to cover with your wireless signal, or if part of your home has
weak signals due to interference, you can use your old router to extend the range of
your wireless network. This is a complex process, so this procedure
assumes that you have some networking knowledge.
Tip:
Check the documentation for your old router. Some brands of routers include
either a switch on the outside of the case or a software option to convert it to
an access point. If either of these options is available, follow your old router's
instructions to convert it to an access point.
You need to take note of your new router's settings, and apply some of those
settings to the old router so it can work as an access point.
To view your new router's settings, do the following:
• Make sure that your new router is connected to the Internet.
• Log in to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi. (See "How to connect to Linksys Smart Wi-Fi" on
page 7.)
• Under Router Settings click Wireless. Take note of the Network name (SSID),
Password, Security mode, and Channel.
• Under Router Settings, click Connectivity, then click the Local Network tab. Take note
of the DHCP server's IP address range (192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.149 by default).
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