The settings you choose depend on what options your router supports. You can choose to Enable or Disable the remaining wireless options.Channel Width: Select 20 Mhz for the 2.4 Ghz band.Channels 1, 8 or 11 will give you the best performance for the 2.4 Ghz band. Wireless Channel: Choose a channel that has the least amount of use for your area.
Wireless Network Name (SSID): Enter the network name.If you have devices that support N, select N-only to achieve the best performance Wireless Network Mode: Choose the appropriate mode for the clients in your network.Select the Wireless -> Basic Settings Configure the settings for the 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz channels. Select the Setup -> Advanced Routing tabģ. If enabled, specify the Gateway and Local DNS per the instructions above.Ģ. Local DNS: IP address of the primary router e.g.Gateway: IP address of the primary router e.g.Subnet Mask: Same as the subnet used on the primary router e.g.I also recommend assigning a static IP address to the Access Point in the primary router based on the Access Point’s MAC address. Local IP Address: Use the same subnet as the primary router, but outside the primary router’s DHCP assignment range e.g.If you want to do this, follow the instructions on the DD-WRT Wiki.Ĭonnect to the router Web interface by typing the router’s IP address in the browser URL. If you want to perform a reset, there are risks involved if not done properly. I have performed the following instructions on two D-Link 880L routers without having to perform a 30-30-30 reset. Some websites recommend that you first perform a 30-30-30 reset in order to clear existing settings and restore default settings. Originally designed for the Linksys WRT54G series, it now runs on a wide variety of router manufacturer models. DD-WRT is Linux-based open source firmware for wireless routers and access points. Converting an older router into an Access Point can help you increase wireless coverage in your home at no additional cost.
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