Connecting an access point to a wired router ~ Computer Tricks and Tips

Connecting an access point to an existing wired router will turn your home network into a wireless hotspot. This allows your wireless computers and devices to connect to the network securely.
NOTE: Images may vary depending on the router and model number of the access point you are using. In this example, the Linksys WAP54G Access Point is used.
The diagram below shows how your network should be connected at the end of the configuration process.

Setting up the wireless settings on an access point
Identify the IP address of the wired router
In this example, the router being used is the Linksys BEFSR41 with the default IP address of 192.168.1.1. When you are certain about the IP address of your router, it is easy to setup your access point with the router. To learn how to check your router’s IP address.
Connect the access point to the router
Connect the access point to one of the numbered Ethernet ports on the router. To configure the access point initially, use a computer which is hardwired to the router.
Configure the access point’s wireless settings
To configure the access point’s wireless settings, follow the procedure below:

Step 1:
Open the access point’s web-based setup page. For instructions.

NOTE: To access the web-based setup page using a Mac computer.

Step 2:
On the setup page, click on Wireless.

Step 3:
Enter the Network Name (SSID).

NOTE: The SSID Broadcast should be set to Enabled so that wireless devices will be able to detect the wireless network of your Linksys access point.

Step 4:
Click Wireless Security and select your desired Security Mode.