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[FurryNutz]

When setting up a router for AP mode, since you are disabling the DHCP server on the router, putting a static IP address on the PC will ensure you maintain connection with the router after it goes into AP mode. Once the AP is set up, then change the PC back to Automatic Obtain. I've done this a lot and it works.

[tgoodie]

How do I go about "putting a static IP address on the PC"?

BTW, after pressing the reset button for 10 seconds, waiting for another 30 seconds, and then attaching it by cable to my PC, I still can't logon with its original 192.168.0.1 IP address... 

Now what?

[FurryNutz]

Ensure your connecting the cable to the LAN Port not the WAN PORT?

Go into your network settings on the PC and input IP address and subnet there.

[tgoodie]

Yes, definitely LAN port.

I'm sorry, but how the heck do I go into my network settings on the PC?  I guess I am too stupid for this forum.  What good does changing my PC IP address (even if I knew how) do?  I need to get into the DIR655, or so I think.  BTW, I am operating from a laptop with Win 8.1 installed, if that makes a difference.

How about a simplistic step by step approach for morons to address how I get into the DIR655 router.  Right now, there are three light indicators on the router.  The power (not flashing), the one to the right of the power - the Internet LED (flashing), and the wireless indicator (not flashing).  All are blue.

Sorry, but this is very frustrating!

[tgoodie]

Don't know how I did it, but I managed to get back into the DIR655 and am starting the whole process over again. 

Question:  At what point in this whole procedure do I reboot my AP?

In point 5 from that list of how to turn your router into an access point, it says:

5. Under Setup or Basic/Networking, enter an available IP address (192.168.0.50) and the subnet mask of your network, usually 255.255.255.0 or .255. Click Save Settings to save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Also turn off or disable other features on the AP router, I.e. Port Forwarding, Firewall, WISH, WPS and any email logging. Save the settings. Close the browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.

I do not understand what is meant by the very last sentence about changing back my computer's/laptop's settings.  When did I ever change them in the first place?  LOST.  If I am automatically assigned an IP address how does this affect things, or does it?  LOST.

Still fuzzy on the whole business of my main router being 192.168.1.1 and the DIR655 being (initially) 192.168.0.1...

Point #6 says:

6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the AP router and reconnect your computer to your network.

QUESTION: Should I connect to my network wirelessly, or must I hard wire to the main router?

Point #7 says:

7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the AP router and connect it to your host router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the router that your turning into an AP. Use the LAN ports only.

QUESTION:  Is it alright to connect the AP into my gigabit switch (that runs from main Asus router LAN to gigabit switch LAN)?

I'm gonna stop here and check back tomorrow before going any further.

I am still wondering when I reboot the AP, or do I need to, or does it make any difference...

Sorry if I am such a pain...I promise to get better and learn more.

[FurryNutz]

Don't know how I did it, but I managed to get back into the DIR655 and am starting the whole process over again. 

Question:  At what point in this whole procedure do I reboot my AP? After all the changes have been made to the AP. You can make the changes and use the Reboot Later funtion until you are done making changes. Then reboot.

In point 5 from that list of how to turn your router into an access point, it says:

5. Under Setup or Basic/Networking, enter an available IP address (192.168.0.50) and the subnet mask of your network, usually 255.255.255.0 or .255. Click Save Settings to save your settings. Use this new IP address to access the configuration utility of the router in the future. Also turn off or disable other features on the AP router, I.e. Port Forwarding, Firewall, WISH, WPS and any email logging. Save the settings. Close the browser and change your computer’s IP settings back to the original values as in Step 1.

I do not understand what is meant by the very last sentence about changing back my computer's/laptop's settings.  When did I ever change them in the first place?  LOST.  If I am automatically assigned an IP address how does this affect things, or does it?  LOST.

Still fuzzy on the whole business of my main router being 192.168.1.1 and the DIR655 being (initially) 192.168.0.1...
Intialally yes you have to start out on .0.1, however once you make the change to 1.50 on the AP and save the changes and reboot, the AP will not be using 1.50 as it's access IP address. Once the DHCP server is disabled, then your connected PC will loose connection to the AP as the PC can no longer get a IP address from the AP in this mode. Thus the reason you have to set a manual IP address to the new 198.168.1.49 while you ensure the settings are good. Or leave your PC in automatic and connect the AP to the main host router or switch and then connect to the AP at 1.50.
Point #6 says:

6. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the AP router and reconnect your computer to your network.

QUESTION: Should I connect to my network wirelessly, or must I hard wire to the main router?
For set up, wired is best, once things are up and running, then connect wirelessly.
Point #7 says:

7. Connect an Ethernet cable in one of the LAN ports of the AP router and connect it to your host router. Do not plug anything into the Internet (WAN) port of the router that your turning into an AP. Use the LAN ports only.

QUESTION:  Is it alright to connect the AP into my gigabit switch (that runs from main Asus router LAN to gigabit switch LAN)? Yes.

I'm gonna stop here and check back tomorrow before going any further.

I am still wondering when I reboot the AP, or do I need to, or does it make any difference...

Sorry if I am such a pain...I promise to get better and learn more.

[tgoodie]

THANKS FUZZY!!!!

I managed to get it all setup.  I am not sure what the wireless settings for the AP (DIR655) and the main router (ASUS RT-N66U) should be though.  I have inSSIDer 3 and don't really see too much of a difference.  My present settings are 20/40 and auto channel for both.

I did notice that when my main router (the ASUS) was set at 40 Mgh the speed doubled to 150.  At 20/40 it drops to 75 .  I have no idea what this means and how it impacts...

Comments?

[FurryNutz]

Glad you got it running. I recommend setting a manual channel on both main router and AP. Say 11 for main and 1 for AP. Unless you have other WiFi neighbors around.

You can keep the 40Mhz as this means the main router can operate with a bigger connection pipe between the router and connected devices, if they support that operation mode. Some don't so Auto 20/40Mhz is best sometimes. You'll have to refer to the devices Mfr support information on what they support. It also refers to this as well:
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