Guide to Make Routers Access Points

These are instructions how to configure your wireless router so that they will meet the necessary requirements to be used on the UCLA Residential Network. If improperly configured, they will be restricted access on the network and cause other users to lose Internet access.

General

  1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the back of the router; keep the power plugged in.
  2. Remain connected to the router via wireless, log into the admin console, and change the router to an access point or bridged mode by disabling the DHCP server. (For router specific instructions, see below).  IMPORTANT: Step 2 MUST be completed before moving on to step 3.
  3. Plug in the Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports to wall. DO NOT EVER USE THE WAN PORT! (Please see image). Please do not reset the router after doing this; if you reset, you will have to complete the process again. In the case of a reset, always disconnect the Ethernet cable first.

Note: Please do not reset the router after completing these steps; if you reset, you will have to complete the process again.  In the case of a reset, always disconnect the Ethernet cable first.

  http://www.housing.ucla.edu/ask-images/stc/nac/wireless_routers01.jpg 
   

Linksys

  1. Connect a computer to the access point you wish to configure as an access point
  2. Open the router’s web-based setup page
    1. Default address: http://192.168.1.1/
    2. Default User Name: None/Blank
    3. Default Password: admin
  3. Click on Setup and then Basic Setup sub tab
  4. Disable the DHCP Server and click Save Settings to continue.
  http://www.housing.ucla.edu/ask-images/stc/nac/wireless_routers01.jpg 
   

D-Link - New Firmware

  1. Connect a computer to the access point you wish to configure as an access point
  2. Open the router’s web-based setup page
    1. Default address: http://192.168.0.1/
    2. Default User Name: Admin
    3. Default Password: None/Blank
  3. Click Setup and then click Network Settings
  4. Uncheck the Enable DHCP Server checkbox.
  5. Click Save Settings to continue. 
  http://www.housing.ucla.edu/ask-images/stc/nac/wireless_routers01.jpg 
   

D-Link - Old Firmware

  1. Connect a computer to the access point you wish to configure as an access point
  2. Open the router’s web-based setup page
    1. Default address: http://192.168.0.1/
    2. Default User Name: admin
    3. Default Password: None/Blank
  3. Click on Home
  4. Then click on DHCP
  5. Disable DHCP server
  6. Disable Static DHCP
  7. Click Apply to continue.
  http://www.housing.ucla.edu/ask-images/stc/nac/wireless_routers01.jpg 
   

Netgear

  1. Connect a computer to the access point you wish to configure as an access point
  2. Open the router’s web-based setup page
    1. Default address: http://192.168.1.1/
    2. Default User Name: admin
    3. Default Password: password or 1234
  3. Click LAN IP Setup
  4. Uncheck the User Router as DHCP Server checkbox.
  5. Click Apply to continue.
  http://www.housing.ucla.edu/ask-images/stc/nac/wireless_routers01.jpg 
   

Airport

  1. While the Airport is powered on go to Applications>Utilities>Airport Utility
  2. Connect to your Airport Base Station
  3. Under "Connection Sharing" at the bottom of the display, select "Off (Bridge Mode)"
  4. Click the Update button to restart the Base Station
  5. Renew the DHCP lease on your Airport connection.

Note: For Airports, you can still connect the Ethernet cable from the wall to the WAN port.

  http://www.housing.ucla.edu/ask-images/stc/nac/wireless_routers_airport.jpg 

 

Acceptable Use Policy

Please be aware that by using the UCLA Residential Network you are agreeing to the UCLA Acceptable Use Policy. Please see the link to the right for more details on the policy.