HOW TO : Configure Wireless Router as Wireless Access Point

What is Wireless Router?

A device that is used to provide the opportunity to the clients or the users to access the internet technology for the sake of different purposes without the hassle of the cables is called as wireless router. Some times it is also called as the wireless access point because they are also used as access points. There are three main parts of the wireless router LAN port, WAN port and wireless antenna. LAN port provide the site of network switching, other port is used to connect the wireless router with wide area network and for the sake of connection with the other wireless devices wireless antennas are used.

How to Configure Wireless Router as Wireless Access Point?

As we know that wireless routers are also used a wireless access points or in other words we can say that wireless routers have ability to perform the duties of wireless access points with the help of some changes and configurations. This process of using a wireless access points is do so because it is cost effective process and much more easier for the client to use the technology well. So, the required configurations or the setting are given below.

1. First of all try to find the IP address of that wireless router that is already attached to the local area network and user used it for the sake of accessing internet. For such purpose go to command prompt and write ‘ipconfig’ you can get you existing internal IP address.
2. Sometimes routers have an automatic configuration through the LAN and they can locate their IPs automatically, it is referred to as the DHCP server in which IPS works dynamically. The second step in the configuration of the wireless router as wireless access point is to detect the range of a particular DHCP server connection and IPs related to it. Fro this purpose open the web browser and write down the IP address that has been detected though command prompt in  search bar and locate the range of DHCP.
3. Another wireless router is connected to the LAN that is going to be converting or act as wireless access points and from this step it is called as the wireless access point. Connect it with LAN port with the help of networking cables. Find its internal IP address as did in he first step for the main router then type this IP address in the web browser to check its administration interface.
4. After logging in to the administration of the wireless router or access point try to change its internal IP address and assign that IP address that is not used before but in the range of the DHCP server and according to the other local area network devices. As two routers are joined together so there are two DHCP servers so disable the server of the new router that is AP and keep the main one only.
5. After completion of the above settings now it is time to connect this new AP to the network for this case user should connect it with the local area network port on the main router with the help of cables. Users should keep one thing in mind do not use the WAN or the internet port for such connection.
6. After this check out the range of the new configured access point by typing its IP address in the web page of administration interface. If the router is correctly configured as access point then it must be in the range of admin. Then test the new wireless access point by connecting it properly. If it gets its IP automatically then it configure correctly

resource:

< http://www.wifinotes.com/configure-wireless-router-as-wireless-access-point.html >

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HOW TO : Troubleshoot Wireless Router Connection

In the wireless networking router needs no introduction, as we all very well that router is the device that is required to for the transmission of data from one device to another over the network in the wireless networking is referred to as router. Troubleshooting is defined as the process that sorts out the occurred problem and suggests different type of solutions for its recovery is called as troubleshooting. In the router troubleshooting we discuss about the problems that create some destructive or bad results during the establishment of the connection of the wireless router with the network for the sake of transmission. These problems are usually created because router based on the working of the multiple technologies.

Troubleshoot the Wireless Router Problems:

There are different types of problems that are those occur in setting the wireless router and make a connection of 9iot with the network for the sake of data transmission. All the connection problems of the wireless router are based on the missing out some important components such as adapters, technicalities and many others. Some of the important problems that occur in the connection of the wireless network with the network are as follows:

Problems with Networking Adapters:

One of the common problems of the wireless router connection is of networking adapters. The networking adapter trouble that mostly occurs during the connection is that the networking adapter is not in the networking list. It is that problem that immediately occurs after setting the wireless router connection. This problem usually happens due to the bad installation of the adapter in the system or the card slot is not working properly to solve this problem replace the card slot or re install the adapter in the case of the system. If this problem occurred due to the managing of device then use the device manger to reconfigure the software of adapter.

Disappearance of Router Name:

 Another problem with the connection of the wireless router is that its name does not appear while connecting it with the network. To solve this problem of wireless router check the service set identifier SSID broadcast, if it is disable, enable it and enter the network name in the box given. The name used should be matched with router configuration.

Status of Connection:

In the wireless router connection problems also occurred due to the no connection status of the networking adapters and the wireless router is unable to connect to the network for its duties. This trouble is minimized by following the process of checking the Networks. First view the networks and then press the connect button, if not settled then reconfiguring is essential for the connection of the wireless router.

Forget Password:

Many people use password protection for their wireless routers to avoid its unauthorized use. Sometime they set up the password and forget it, and then they think that they are in the big trouble. But it is so simple to troubleshoot it. Check the router device, at the back there is a reset button press it for 5 to 6 seconds the setting of the wireless router set as default and you are able to use the router again.

No Signal Problems:

This problem of the wireless router connection is very common among the users that there is the loss of signal strength or there might be no signal. This problem occurs with the placement of the wireless router that prohibits the connection of the wireless router with the network. To solve this problem use the recommended wireless router type for such areas such as 802.11n because it is designed with the MIMO technology (Multiple Output Multiple Input).

reference:

< http://www.wifinotes.com/wireless-router-connection-troubleshooting.html >

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HOW TO : Setting up a wireless home network

Wireless technology is a famous source of networking for different technologies of computer networking of present era. In the technological World there are lot of technologies and application in the field of wireless networking that are very helpful for the sake of the communication between the two places. Wireless technologies are designed to reduce the time and different type of obstacles created by the cables. Therefore, wireless networks have more convenient working as compared to other type of wired networking. Wireless network is the type of the computer networking in which computer is connected with the different telecommunication devices wirelessly. It is used for the sake of different purposes such as communication or data transmission etc.

These all types of transmission that is related to the wireless networks are carried out  with help of different types of waves which have micro wavelength in nature. In the field of wireless networking another system, introduce which is helpful for ding the networking in the home called as wireless home network. It is defined as the connection that is build for the wireless networking in the home for the sake of sharing different types of resources such as printing in the home at the same time on the internet is referred as Wireless home Networking.  

Types of Wireless networks

Wireless networks are categorized into three basic types that are almost used in every configuration of the networks wirelessly. These types are as follows

-Wide Area Network (WAN)

-Local Area Network (LAN)

-Personal Area Network (PAN).

How to Setup Wireless Home Network:


Different steps are involved in building the wireless network for the home networking. The important steps that are involved in the setting the network is given below


Important Hardware:


The important hardware that is required for the building of the wireless home network is different types of components such as more then one computer or the operating systems at least two, different types of networking interface cards or adapters are required for proper networking, wireless router and the very important part that is the modem that is required to do the configuration.


Building Process:


Several steps are involved in building the wireless home network for the sake of doing the work on the internet and share different type of resources such as printing etc. arte as follows.

1. First, shut down all the computers and then open the cover of the system and place the Network Interface Card (NIC) in the system if it was not placed before. After placing turn on the server system and install the required software for the working of the NIC. Then do the same configuration in all other system attached for home networking.
2. After installing the software of the (NIC), turn on your modem and the wireless router to for the connection to the internet or the network. Then change the network settings up to manual settings and change the security settings by using the control panel of your operating system by following the instructions given on the screen. Save these settings because they will be use in the completion of the setup.
3. When the changing of security and the network settings is completed then, configure your wireless router that is used for creating the wireless home networking media by typing your IP address of the router into your browser such as internet explore.
4. After router configuration, configure your wireless network by changing the mode of security by entering the same key of that was used earlier in the settings. This key or setting should be matched with the saved settings.
5. Then click APPLY or OK to complete the setup. After this step, your wireless home network has been configured.

resource:
< http://www.wifinotes.com/setting-up-a-wireless-home-network.html >

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HOW TO : Allow specific MAC addresses to connect

For P1WiMax WiFi Modem :

Even though you have changed the default P1 Wimax WEP key, there might be some possibilities where someone can crack the WEP key and use your WiFi connection without your acknowledge. To prevent this, you can set your P1 Wimax WiFi modem to only allow specific MAC addresses to connect into your P1 Wimax WiFi network.

Let’s say your iPhone MAC address is F8:1E:DF:43:49:A9.

1. Go to http://10.1.1.254 using your favourite web browser.
2. Enter your username, admin, and password.
3. Click on Networking at the top right of the page.
4. Click on WIFI.
5. Click Next.
6. Scroll down to ACL-setting.
7. Choose Allow only following MAC addresses to connect to wireless network.
8. Under Access Control List, enter your device MAC address. Eg: F8:1E:DF:43:49:A9
9. Click Apply.

After the modem rebooted, only your iPhone can connect to your P1 Wimax WiFi network. Even though your neighbours can crack your WEP key but they can’t connect to your WiFi because their devices’ MAC addresses are not registered in the Access Control List.

reference:

-   cypherhackz , 2011, " How To Secure Your P1 WiMax wifi modem ? "

   < http://www.cypherhackz.net/archives/2011/09/16/how-to-secure-your-p1-wimax-wifi-modem/ >

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HOW TO : Change WiFi WEP key

For P1 Wimax DV230 WiFi modem :

By default, P1 Wimax DV230 WiFi modem is using WEP key that is easy to guess. For an example, let’s say your P1 Wimax WiFi SSID is 056789. If the user didn’t change the default WEP key, the key is 567891FFB0.

To change the default WEP key :

1. Go to http://10.1.1.254 by using your favourite web browser.
2. Enter your username, admin, and password.
3. Click on Networking at the top right of the page.
4. Click on WiFi.
5. Click Next.
6. Under Use Default, choose User Defined.
7. And change the WEP key under Security Setting.
8. Click Apply.

Note: Please ensure to follow these rules to set your WEP key.


64 bit

• 5 ASCII characters (A-Z or a mixture of A-Z and 0-9)
• 10 Hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F or mixture of both 0-9 & A-F only)

128 bit

• 13 ASCII characters (A-Z or a mixture of A-Z and 0-9)
• 26 Hexadecimal characters (0-9,A-F or mixture of both 0-9 & A-F only)

reference:

-   cypherhackz , 2011, " How To Secure Your P1 WiMax wifi modem ? "

   < http://www.cypherhackz.net/archives/2011/09/16/how-to-secure-your-p1-wimax-wifi-modem/ >

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HOW TO : Change Default Administrator Passwords

For P1wimax modem :

By default, the username and password for P1 Wimax modem is : 


Username: admin
Password: admin123


Please change the default password before someone else gain access to your modem and change it for you. To do that :

1. Go to http://10.1.1.254 by using your favourite web browser.
2. Enter the default username, admin, and password, admin123.
3. Click on Personalization at the top left of the page.
4. Enter your Old Password, admin123, and New Password.
5. Click Apply.

reference:
-  cypherhackz , 2011, " How To Secure Your P1 WiMax wifi modem ? "

   < http://www.cypherhackz.net/archives/2011/09/16/how-to-secure-your-p1-wimax-wifi-modem/ >

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