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how to set up a wirless access point to an eircom netopia?

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  • 01-02-2010 12:16pm
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    PADRAIC.M
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    hi guys looking at getting a wireless access point today and wondering how to set it up, any help appreciated..


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    smartblaa
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    An access point shouldn't need much configuration, if any
    you just need to plug an ethernet(network) cable between the access point and one of the 4 ports on your netopia.

    Connections through your access point should get IP information etc. from the DHCP on the router.

    You should configure Wireless security on your access point, as a wired connection to a router by-passes the encryption on it.


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    PADRAIC.M
    Registered Users Posts: 2,186 ✭✭✭PADRAIC.M


    was hoping to set it up wirlessly to extend the range...


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    smartblaa
    Registered Users Posts: 234 ✭✭smartblaa


    What you need so, is a repeater.
    These are alot of the time built into an access point.

    You configure it to connect to your wireless and point it to the MAC address of your Netopia. It should then extend the range of your network.

    I'm looking at buying this one, from netgear.
    It functions as both an access point and a repeater.


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    PADRAIC.M
    Registered Users Posts: 2,186 ✭✭✭PADRAIC.M


    cheers might try that


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