Configuring an Access Point in Access Point Client Mode

Linksys Wireless-G Access Points can be configured as an Access Point, Access Point Client, Wireless Repeater and Wireless Bridge. The Access Point Client mode allows the WAP54G to act as a wireless client. 

NOTE: The WAP54G will only communicate with another WAP54G when set to Access Point Client.
To configure the access point as an access point client, you need to perform three steps:

1. Checking the Wireless MAC Address of an Access Point
2. Setting-Up Access Point Client Mode on the WAP54G
3. Changing the LAN IP Address of the Access Point Client  

Checking the Wireless MAC Address of an Access Point
NOTE: The following steps will be performed on the main access point using a wired computer.

Step 1:Connect a computer to the access point.

Step 2:Assign a static IP address on the computer. For instructions, click here.
NOTE: To assign a static IP address on a wired Mac, click here.
Step 3:Open the access point’s web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.
NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the access point’s web-based setup page, click here.

Step 4:When the access point’s web-based setup page opens, click Status then click Wireless Network.

Step 5:Take note of the Wireless Network MAC Address.

NOTE: The Wireless MAC Address you took note of will be entered on the WAP54G set as access point client. 

Step 6:After obtaining the wireless MAC address of the access point, configure the other WAP54G in access point client mode. For instructions, follow the steps below.

Setting-Up Access Point Client Mode on the WAP54G

Step 1:Connect a computer to the access point you want to configure as an AP client. 

Step 2:Assign a static IP address on the computer. For instructions, click here.
NOTE: To assign a static IP address on a wired Mac, click here.

Step 3:Open the access point’s web-based setup page. For instructions, click here.
NOTE: If you are using Mac to access the access point’s web-based setup page, click here.
Step 4:When the access point’s web-based setup page opens, click AP Mode.

NOTE: The access point’s web-based setup page may differ depending on the access point’s version number.
Step 5:Select AP Client and type the remote access point’s MAC address that you took note of earlier.
NOTE: Remove the colons (:) when typing the MAC address on the Remote Access Point’s LAN MAC Address field.

NOTE: You may also click Site Survey and select the remote access point you want to connect to.
Step 6:
Click .

Changing the LAN IP Address of the Access Point Client
After configuring the access point as an AP client, change its LAN IP address to avoid IP address conflict.

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