Linksys WRT 1900AC

WRT 900AC | Setting Up: Advanced 33
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 .)
• 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.
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 .)
• 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 .)
• 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 (92.68..00 to 92.68..49 by default).