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Configuring an Access Point as a Wireless Repeater

1. Checking the Wireless MAC Address of a Wireless Router NOTE: If you will connect the wireless repeater to another WAP54G, click here. To check the wireless MAC Address of the wireless

Step 1:

Access the router’s web-based setup page. For instructions, NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the router’s web-based setup page, 

Step 2:

When the router’s web-based setup page opens, click Status then click Wireless. 

Step 3:

NOTE: The Wireless MAC Address you took note of will be entered on the WAP54G set as wireless repeater. After checking the wireless M Address, set-up the wireless repeater mode on the WAP54G. For instructions,  To check the wireless MAC address of the access point, follow the steps below.

2. Checking the Wireless MAC Address of an Access Point

Step 1:

Connect a computer to the access point. 

Step 2:

Assign a static IP address on the computer.

NOTE: To assign a static IP address on a wired Mac, 

Step 3:

Open the access point’s web-based setup page. For instructions, 

NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the access point’s web-based setup page, 

Step 4:

When the access point’s web-based setup page opens, take note of the Wireless MAC Address

Step 5:

After obtaining the wireless MAC address of the router/access point, configure the other WAP54G as a wireless repeater. For instructions, fo the steps below.

3. Setting-Up Wireless Repeater Mode on the WAP54G

Step 1:

Access the access point’s web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.

NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the access point’s web-based setup page, click here.

Step 2:

When the access point’s web-based setup page opens, click AP Mode then select Wireless Repeater.