Note: The Internet (WAN) and LAN ports of the WAX204 AP support gigabit speed.
That means that speeds up to 1 GB can be achieved between the AP and its
connected devices. It does not necessarily mean that traffic to and from the Internet
is also at gigabit speed, because the speed for Internet traffic depends on your
Internet connection.
As an example of a WiFi bridge, you could install the first AP in the office in which your
Internet connection (your modem) is located. Then set up the second AP as a WiFi
bridge and place it in a different room or floor. If you use a home office, you could use
another room such as one where your home entertainment center is located. Cable the
AP that functions as a WiFi bridge to your Smart TV, NeoTV, or Blu-ray player, and use
its 802.11ax WiFi connection to the first AP in the office.
The AP that is connected to the Internet does not require any special setup because
the AP that functions as a WiFi bridge connects to an existing SSID as a WiFi client, just
like any other WiFi clients.
To set up the AP as a WiFi bridge to a device that provides the Internet connection:
1. Make a note of the WiFi settings of the other AP, WiFi router, or AP that is connected
to the modem.
You must know the SSID, WiFi security mode, WiFi password, and operating
frequency (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz).
2. Connect your computer or mobile device to the AP in one of the following ways
•
Connect directly to the AP’s WiFi network or LAN. (Applies to the AP in either
operation mode.)
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Connect to the same network that the AP is connected to. (Applies only if the AP
is operating in AP mode.)
3. Launch a web browser and enter http://www.routerlogin.net in the address field.
Instead, if you are connected to same network as the AP, enter the LAN IP address
that is assigned to the AP. For information about finding the IP address, see Find the
IP address of the AP when you cannot use routerlogin.net on page 32.
A login window displays.
If your browser displays a security warning, dismiss the warning. For more information,
see Dismiss a browser security warning on page 38.
4. Enter the AP local device password.
The local device password is the one that you specified. The local device password
is case-sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
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Advanced WiFi and Radio
Features
WiFi 6 AX1800 Dual Band Wireless Access Point WAX204
