HOW TO TURN AN OLD ROUTER INTO A WIRELESS ACCESS POINT

[@UltimateTechHub]

This video will show you how to turn that old router into a fantastic wireless access point! We found this Old Netgear WNR2000v5 and decided to convert it to a Wireless Access Point! Have you ever made an old router an access point? Let me know in the comments! 😉

[@governedmoth1749]

I was following along using my phone and universal plug and play got me disconnected from the router with the wireless connection, had to restore to default settings and do it all over again.

[@lenpoulin5034]

Easy to follow, short, and professionally delivered. Thank you.

[@UltimateTechHub]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and for commenting!

[@fastmaker9091]

Nice tutorial. My understanding is If you use identical SSiD and Pass key for both wireless access point and router, then you will have Wi-Fi roaming.

[@UltimateTechHub]

That should be the case but sometimes it doesn't work especially if its different brand routers.

[@user-jt8qn6bn9i]

When turning an old router into an AP, did you learn anything?

[@BreCobain]

You speak about one cable from router to computer but at 0:56 you see the router with two blue cable in.

[@juicer52]

at :52 you show one cable attached to LAN on second router but at :56 there is now one cable to LAN and one to WAN. Did I miss something?

[@DNA2000-8bit]

Yep. Also says Ethernet port and LAN port interchangeably, without showing specifically what port he's talking about.

[@matthewaltepeter8941]

This video was exactly what I needed. I was not getting any wifi signal in my basement, where my emulation PC is located, so I upgraded my wifi router to a mesh system. The only downside was the lack of LAN ports on the main node. Turning the old wifi router into an ethernet switch meant I got to keep all of my tethered devices connected exactly as they were already set up, and I just added the strong wifi connection throughout the house. Thank you.

[@pilotmedic]

I have Xfinity Wich the IP address is 10.0.0.1 but the router IP is 198.168.1.1 should I leave it like that and let the modem give a new IP address or change it? If change it should I change to 10.0.0.2 or 198.168.1.254?

[@tigermonkey3117]

Seriously thank you for this. I thought you needed to connect the modem to the router to access the webpage/setup. Now that I know you all you need is power and a direct connection via Ethernet is a lifesaver.

[@rickyALH]

How can I do this using a Netgear N600 (C3700v2), as there is no WAP setting in the advanced menu?

[@mehtaank1]

Can you setup multiple old routers as "nested" access points?

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes but it depends on the router brand and features.

[@CelticF8]

So, what if I have two old routers with AP capability and want 2 Access Points upstairs. Can I daisy-chain them via Ethernet with the two in AP mode via their LAN ports?

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes you can! Thank you for watching!

[@jreny]

What static ip would you use for the second (daisy chained) AP router?

[@ClayFranklin]

I just set it up but using same ssid. So now if I walk from one end of the house to the other, it doesn’t disconnect and reconnect. If I change the SS ID then will it automatically just connect to the the new network automatically. I turn off my phone or Wi-Fi then it just reconnect sped traveling across the bands. It doesn’t connect to the new one. He thanks great video. I’m using nighthawk x4s main and nighthawk x6 as access point. So what do you think same SSID or different? And then I forgot about the channels. Should they be on the same channel right now? They’re just on the default. I’m not even sure what it is.

[@rig7107]

best to have same settings for both, only disable dhcp on second(extender router) and put in new/different IP address to avoid conflict. That is how it should be configured, mine works 100%.

[@billkincer4256]

Is there any way I can run 2 devices not using a Wi-Fi router. I'm not using Wi-Fi. Just ethernet

[@UltimateTechHub]

You can run multiple routers with ethernet but if you don't need wi-fi then just use switches. Managed switches are great too, you can use VLANs and monitor and disable ports. Thanks for watching!

[@manzanaresantonio]

So how in the world this is going to be wireless, if I have to use a Ethernet cable when my old router has to be on a different area of my house?!!

[@geraldslonaker3289]

So after doing this does the old wireless router act like a WAP in a mesh network with seamless transfer from WAP to WAP?

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes

[@geraldslonaker3289]

@Ultimate Tech Hub I am a little confused UTH. Naaems comment from awhile ago suggests it still required manual connection rather than a seamless transfer which is why he seemed to think he just needed to go with buying a cheap mesh network solution. I'm not trying to challenge you but truly trying to learn the limitation of going this route. Here is the crazy situation. I bought a new home that comes with a Ruckus network hub and 2 true WAPS but....the range doesn't reach the bedroom in the far end. I don't really want to spend $400 for another Ruckus WAP when I have a good 6 year old ASUS Nighthawk sitting in a box. Having said that, I would prefer not to manually connect to the ASUS wireless router when I get to that room if it can seamlessly transfer without dropping my connection. What do you think?

[@samedy]

Will you be able to access any usb drives connected to the access point, if it has usb ports? My new mesh router does not have usb port and I'm thinking about turning my old Netgear Nighthawk router into an access point and access the hard drive from there.

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes you should be able to enable connected devices on either router.

[@carsonwolf2022]

Thank you for making that video I might do that 📺

[@ekerner209]

OmG Gavin Belson!!

[@LuckettHouse]

3:15 haha! What a mess

[@Codger2015]

Your video is quite informative, I will give you that. However, some explanation about where to find the things you speak of for IT dummies. Without clear, larger screenshots of your process I got lost trying to navigate inside my Netgear router.

[@diydan6045]

I have an iMac and I'm unable to connect to the Netgear admin page. The router is connected directly to the PC. The message I get is not connected to the internet.

[@ewhibs]

Is the new WAP limited in speed? I have a main Motorola router/modem combo. Set up MoCa network to each room with a network switch that delivers 600-700mb roughly. Assuming I can plug in wap to port on Ethernet switch? If so will the wap limit the speed? Thx!

[@UltimateTechHub]

If the ethernet switch is a PoE switch then yes. Otherwise the WAP needs a power connection to work.

[@xxpathygod]

Uhm it turned of DHCP now it won't let me connect

[@rig7107]

with it off you ,must put in a different IP address to work, not the same as main router.

[@mattlord2906]

I think I am getting starlink

[@Sir_Simon]

You would need a very long cable to put that access point somewhere else. Otherwise if its next to the primary router there is no point of having it.

[@UltimateTechHub]

Well I have 2 WAPs and yes you need about 50 to 60 feet of cat6 or cat6a to connect them but thats pretty much standard for WAPs. Unless go full Mesh Wireless then you need a wired backhaul. I ran my ethernet in the attic so no big deal.

[@bassel1191]

What does it mean if i do the exact steps but it doesnt work?

[@naeem8434]

It just creates a new Wi-Fi network, ut still you have to manually switch from this to your main router. I think we just go for cheap Mesh Wi-Fi, what do you think.

[@UltimateTechHub]

Sure. This video was just how to use an old router for an Access Point. But a cheap mesh wifi would always work. I've reviewed many different systems.

[@naeem8434]

@@UltimateTechHub Sir can you make a video on Tenda Mesh Wi-Fi they are really cheap.

[@UltimateTechHub]

@@naeem8434 Absolutely! I will look into them.

[@mpv13]

I have an old CompUSA Broadband router that I want to connect to my main router ( Motorola 6580 ) via wifi because the 6580 has broken ethernet ports. I will then plug a PC into the ethernet port of the CompUSA router. Is that Possible?

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes that should work just fine.

[@mpv13]

Thanks for the encouragement. I'll try to figure out the settings. It wasn't obvious.

[@NimeshNaik-wx5my]

Hi Mike, Thanks for making this video. I was hoping to get some more clarity, especially with the last part of your video. I have a central location that has ethernet cables running to each part of the house. Thus, can i just plug in my old router and it will work as a WAP, or do I have to do all the other steps you went through? my new router is a TP Link router, and my old one is a linksys

[@UltimateTechHub]

Just make sure the ethernet cable connected to the second router in the other location is connected to a LAN port on the first router. It works perfectly. Both TP-Link and Linksys are routers that I use and review on my channel. Thank you for watching and if you subscribed thank you as well.

[@imranmusleh1111]

Hey hi am *having a problem* the access point is working on phone's/ipads but not working on laptops/xbox is there any solve for this ? And also the main router not working on laptops and xbox

[@thomasdow701]

Did you follow the upnp step?

[@mwngw]

Very good, to the point.

[@alnbon2940]

I’ve come to the party late. Is there anyone here that can answer my query. I have a PlayStation Portal. Works really well most of the time. When the family is around and there’s heavy WiFi usage it affects the portal. Would doing this and only connecting the portal to the extended box fix this problem

[@jeffgruber618]

Why does the access point need to be named different than the main network. Wouldn’t naming in the same let your devices switch back and forth between networks as needed?

[@UltimateTechHub]

You can name it the same or a different SSID for an additional access point. Thank you for watching.

[@dulanwaduge]

Might be a dumb question - I was just wondering what would happen if you had the same SSID on both routers. For example, if there is no signal whatsoever from Main router, and you have a second router in the basement. Would your device automatically connect to second router when you walk to the basement if the SSIDs are same.

[@graywolf1911]

Every video I have watched shows connecting the old router to the ethernet port on your computer. But my computer's ethernet port is connected to the main router. So, If I disconnect the cable from the main router to my PC in order to plug in the OLD router, how do I connect to the internet in order to setup the old router? What am I missing here?

[@badassuchiha4875]

I rather a Switch then an Access Point they arent to Helpful a Switch doesn't need to be Connected as for AP it does

[@flamingfuryhq8310]

I tried using my second router as a wireless repeater since I cant connect my 2nd router to the main one via cable but my main concern is that to do this it's telling me that I can have any security. Is there a way around this?

[@mikespikedog5293]

Doesn't help me any. Way to fast and menu to small in Conor to read

[@jaydenstowe0813]

Is wireless bridge mode the same as wireless ap mode

[@ulrichkristensen4087]

So confusing and small screens

[@jasonbaggett9058]

Love the channel. I’m new to this and looking at a CenturyLink C-4000LG and lose the configuration after UPnP… Google tells me nothing about this product also. Help? Insight? Thank you!!!

[@UltimateTechHub]

I'm not a big fan of the CenturyLink routers. I would buy a Netgear, Linksys or ASUS. They have better configuration options. Thank you for watching and keep me posted.

[@w.f.s.6313]

So basically it's not wireless.

[@49ersforever90]

Do u connect it to ur other router tho

[@mwngw]

So, the primary router...does it continue to have any function in assigning IPs after the secondary router is connected and browsing?

[@UltimateTechHub]

Primary router continues to hand out IP addresses ( DHCP ).

[@waalex11]

Isn't an actual access point better than a router though?...

[@UltimateTechHub]

Yes but if you have an extra router you can save some money! Thank you for watching!

[@multibucker]

Super helpful, thank you.

[@UltimateTechHub]

Your welcome and thank you for watching.

[@durtydeedsREI]

So, you are using a different SSID on this access point just to check if it's working but then you're changing it to the normal SSID of your network afterward right? Or am I getting confused by a mesh network? Will this work in that same way?

[@UltimateTechHub]

You can use the same SSID or a different one. It works either way. The same SSID extends the wireless range of the network.

[@oseriduunsaratram6869]

New drinking game. Every time he says router, take a shot.

[@UltimateTechHub]

You just said router so I gotta do a shot! 😄

[@dave_mac]

Cool video. Thanks

[@UltimateTechHub]

Thank you for watching!!

[@kingarthur4419]

Great video. It worked!

[@UltimateTechHub]

Glad to help!

[@kingarthur4419]

@@UltimateTechHub No problem. It didn’t work at first. I had to update the firmware which gave me the access point feature as well as a few other things. Thanks again. This model was the WNDR3700.

[@HGR693]

Hello Mike. Best video that i have come across. One question for you, if you will. I have a `ManCave'. Located about 40ft from our home. All metal exterior. I have an old ASUS RT-AC68U. I also have an old link antenna with a 10ft cable, that will screw into one of the four antenna ports at the top. Would like to have internet capability inside of the building. The anntenna has a mag base on it. Was thinking that I could put the old ASUS inside, with the antenna mounted outside, and i'd be good to go. BUT you said that the two routers must be hooked together with a LAN cable (3:10). Did I miss something? Thank you very much.

[@UltimateTechHub]

For this setup LAN cables are needed, However you can put the 2 routers into a mesh configuration if they are compatible and no wires are needed. Obviously my 2 routers didn't have that option. Keep me posted! Also, a new video posted about an hour ago so make sure to check it out!

[@HGR693]

@@UltimateTechHub Thank you for the clarification. nice channel

[@UltimateTechHub]

@@HGR693 Glad to help and thank you for watching my videos I really appreciate it!

[@volkiruski1221]

I dont get it 100%. You write how to turn an old router into a WIRELESS access point....but at the end you say, connect a cable between the old and the new router....

[@GregEva]

A WAP provides Wireless Access to Wi-Fi clients. The name does not imply anything about where signal is from. You could look to wireless repeaters or extenders for full wireless, however then you significantly degrade the Wi-Fi performance as there will be far more wireless communications between all of the nodes.

[@AlexM-eh7gr]

Agreed. Beginning of the video very much made it seem like no connection was needed.

[@boomitsmax]

Well what he is doing is turning an old router into a WAP which stands for wireless access point. All other WAPs need a cable to receive signal.. so it makes sense

[@groggers]

What you are thinking of is a repeater. This is an access point - not the same. An access point takes ethernet and creates a WiFi signal for your wireless devices. A repeater takes a weak WiFi signal and repeats it so your wireless devices can connect from further away.

[@Elijahcgts]

@@AlexM-eh7grwell that wouldn’t make really any sense, would it? All an Access Point does is turns a wired LAN network from the WAN into a wireless accessible part of your network. You still need a router to ROUTE the traffic to and from the wireless access point out to the internet. Him plugging it directly is just a way for you to access the old routers portal, without it trying to assign DHCP reservations and potentially causing conflicting DHCP assignments with his new router.

[@bennyohara2357]

Is there anyway to change old router into wifi adapter?

[@UltimateTechHub]

No that's not possible.

[@bennyohara2357]

@@UltimateTechHub oh, thank you sir

[@OneManTwoHandsOffGrid]

Too quick. Didn't understand a word

[@Davidsworldz]

Super confusing man smh

[@cryptomood04]

How can you set the access point in such a way that your device connects to the router/ap that gives the strongest signal? If you have a different SSID, then its 2 seperate Wifi networks which still breaks your internet connection when switching.

[@UltimateTechHub]

With 2 different ssids you can set your phone to automatically connect to both networks by setting auto connect and password remember. Your phone will connect to the strongest signal of the 2 available ssids and this also works with the same ssid. I have several wireless networks and my phone connects to the strongest signal which is usually my Netgear AP. If you use newer mesh networks with multiple APs your devices will always connect to the strongest signal seamlessly. Thanks for watching!

[@bomark2002]

Dang man too fast, not all of us are professional and wizards, have to slow down and zoom in to see where your at every couple of seconds

[@pedromoralesmagonzalesmara8359]

What's the point of all this though?

[@UltimateTechHub]

To extend wireless coverage.

[@blueplasma5589]

why do I need an Access Point?

[@UltimateTechHub]

For extra wireless coverage or an additional wireless network.

[@litobangz9164]

@@UltimateTechHub would a 2nd router do the same exact thing??

[@teemuvesala9575]

@@litobangz9164 mesh set ups are better for people who are clueless on networking, so i suggest mesh set up