Hi,
I have the Sky SR101 router connected to my master socket, and all is well. Until, I move into another room in the house, so,
I have a BiPAC 7800N which I used with another ISP before I went over to Sky Broadband Unlimited.
I have been trying to use the 7800N as an AP in the other room, but I cannot get it to connect.
Before I go mad, is it possible to do this, or is the 7800N not compatible ?
Any help on settings would be very welcome.
I also have a pair of 500Mb powerline adapters available if this will help out in my situation.
Regards,
Paul
Using the 7800N as an AP ?
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billion_fan
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Re: Using the 7800N as an AP ?
You should be able to do this.
1. First setup the 7800N wireless side eg SSID, security
2. Now disable the DHCP server on the 7800N (don't forget to save your settings)
3. Plug either a ethernet connection to one of the LAN ports on the 7800N from your Sly router or use your homeplug connection (one connects to your sly router, the other to the 7800N LAN port)
4. The 7800N should now work as a dumb wireless hub/switch.
So with this setup everything all IP requests should be done by your Sly router.
Another way round is to use 7800N as your main router (so no need to use your Sly router), if the wireless signal covers all the locations that are needed.
More information can be found here
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=343
1. First setup the 7800N wireless side eg SSID, security
2. Now disable the DHCP server on the 7800N (don't forget to save your settings)
3. Plug either a ethernet connection to one of the LAN ports on the 7800N from your Sly router or use your homeplug connection (one connects to your sly router, the other to the 7800N LAN port)
4. The 7800N should now work as a dumb wireless hub/switch.
So with this setup everything all IP requests should be done by your Sly router.
Another way round is to use 7800N as your main router (so no need to use your Sly router), if the wireless signal covers all the locations that are needed.
More information can be found here
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=343