Old Router As Access Point

[Tigerbdog]

We recently changed our ISP and had to move our router to a different part of the house. Our DirecTV box is no longer connected, which is a problem when we want to download movies or shows.

Is it possible to use my old router as an access point for my DirecTV box? If so, will it slow down my connection throughout the house or in that room?

[Bub]

Router model would help...

[XHailGC]

http://www.dd-wrt.com/site/index

[Tigerbdog]

The old router is a Linksys E2500. Current ISP is ATT Uverse.

[Bub]

Flash it with dd-wrt and put it in access point mode.

The default firmware will not work.

[Tigerbdog]

Flash it with dd-wrt and put it in access point mode.

The default firmware will not work.

Guess I need to do some research on pretty much all of that. I'm not a techy. If I do what you recommend, will I be able to use the old router without having it wired to the current router?

[XHailGC]

Guess I need to do some research on pretty much all of that. I'm not a techy. If I do what you recommend, will I be able to use the old router without having it wired to the current router?

Yes. However, you'll need to make sure your new router and old router have different IP addresses.

[Phone Man]

Several of our routers are able to be turned into access pounts. Basically you log in to your router and you search for your network then it should ask for security key. May have to look in your manual that came with router to see if yours will do it

[Bub]

His router has wireless abilities. You would need to flash the firmware to turn off the router portion and just leave the wireless access point turned on. Dd-wrt can be used as a wireless repeater or as a wireless client for things like your direct-tv box that needs to plug in.

[BigBrother]

This will tell you all you need to know:

[BigBrother]

Note the highlighted parts. I took the liberty to outline those for the next guy who did it. It really saved my ass.

[XHailGC]

:snicker:

[B.Miller]

Note the highlighted parts. I took the liberty to outline those for the next guy who did it. It really saved my ass.

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[Tigerbdog]

I think I have a better chance of following BB's instructions.

[YoungBuckTX]

I guess you could just buy an extender with built in switch? [ame]http://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-N600-Wi-Fi-Range-Extender/dp/B006V72AHC/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1378318230&sr=1-2&keywords=wifi+extender+switch[/ame]

[Bub]

I think I have a better chance of following BB's instructions.

http://dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linksys_E2500
Read this. Follow instructions. Don't screw it up.

[Tigerbdog]

Flash it with dd-wrt and put it in access point mode.

The default firmware will not work.

http://dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linksys_E2500
Read this. Follow instructions. Don't screw it up.

I've already tried it. I can't log in to https://192.168.1.1/, possibly because my current router is not a Linksys.

[XHailGC]

I've already tried it. I can't log in to https://192.168.1.1/, possibly because my current router is not a Linksys.

You should probably refrain from doing this. I can already tell you are about to screw things up.


1. Press your Windows button + r,
2. type CMD then press enter
3. type IPCONFIG then press enter
4. What's your default gateway?

[YoungBuckTX]

lol..

[XHailGC]

You should realize that two routers on the same network with the same IP address won't work. You must first make note of your new router's address. Next, you need to determine your old router's address. If you are using a laptop, disable your wireless and connect to the new router with a lan cable. Then follow these steps.

1. Press your Windows button + r,
2. type CMD and press enter
3. type IPCONFIG and press enter
4. What's your default gateway?
5. Write down the default gateway for your NEW router


Once you've done that, disconnect from the new router and connect to the old router. Your laptop should obtain an IP address. Follow these steps

1. Press your Windows button + r,
2. type CMD and press enter
3. type IPCONFIG and press enter
4. What's your default gateway?
5. Write down the default gateway for your OLD router


6. Report your findings to us.