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Question posted by awardblvr on February 11th, 2019

How Do I Set Wgr101 Into A Bridge Mode

How do I set my WGR100 Traveling WiFi router into a BRIDGE MODE to simply extend the local lan to the wireless domain, (and use the local LAN's DHCP services for all WiFi devices (no NAT))?

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Make sure that the router (the router that the router in bridge mode will connect to) is operational and able to connect wireless devices. Make a note of the following items: SSID, security mode, wireless password, operating frequency (either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz)

Log in to the router that will be set up in bridge mode by typing routerlogin.net on an Internet browser's address bar.
Go to Advanced tab > Advanced Setup and click Wireless Settings.
Click Use other operating mode and select Enable Bridge mode.
Click Setup bridge mode wireless settings and configure the following items on the pop-up window.
1. Click the drop-down menu to choose the wireless network frequency (2.4 GHz or 5 GHz) of the router you are connecting to. Please choose 5GHz to setup in 802.11ac mode.
2. Type the wireless network name (SSID) of the router you are connecting to.
3. Select the security mode of the router you are connecting to.
4. Type the passphrase of the router you are connecting to.
5. Click Apply.Click Apply again on the Wireless Settings screen.

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