A router is the most important element of the home networking system. So if you are a Netgear user, it may interest you to know that the Netgear router is also used for fixing issues related to your WiFi network. But before anything else, you have to be 100% sure that you are using the latest version of technology. Remember, if you are using an outdated version, you can neither add it to your wireless network nor complete the configuration steps.
Netgear router can be set up in the Access Point mode (AP mode) as soon as it detects that it is behind another router. You can make use of the AP mode of your Netgear wireless router to:
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Set up a router as an access point
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Extend your WiFi network using another router
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In case you already own a router and are looking to add an AP router to the WiFi network
How to Setup a Netgear Router in the AP Mode
Bring your Netgear WiFi router in the same room as that of the existing modem and after that, connect them both with each other. Once done, plug them into an electric wall socket and connect your laptop or computer with a WiFi network.
Now what you have to do is open a web browser and type routerlogin.net into the field of address bar. Next, you will be prompted to fill the default login credentials and this step will directly redirect you to the home page of the smart setup wizard.
So you have setup Netgear WiFi router using routerlogin interface by following the on-screen instructions carefully.
Netgear Genie wizard is used to handle and control the security of your entire WiFi system. It also has the capability of running both on MAC and Windows. This wizard also comes with features of parental control and guest access.
Add Wireless Router to the Existing Network
Before proceeding further, are you sure that your Netgear router is properly connected with your WiFi network? If not, then follow some below-given steps and complete the process of adding WiFi router to the home network:
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Make yourself 100% sure that you have a broadband cable for a new network in order to share files, data, and images between your computers.
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After that, select a wireless standard that is used commonly (A, B, G, and N). Well, you would be glad to know that new and updated AC standard is very fast, safe, and secured than the former ones. So, consider choosing AC for gaming and B and G for internet surfing.
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Now, connect your Netgear router to the existing main router with the help of a cable.
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On your PC, open a web browser and type 192.168.1.1 IP in the address bar.
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Access the AP router web interface using your PC.
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Click on the Continue button and let the Netgear genie detects the existing router on the network.
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Choose the Yes button and then hit Next.
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On the next page, select the Get IP Address Dynamically and click on the Next button.
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The AP router will reboot on its own and return to screen showing the WiFi settings f the main router.
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