A common mistake made by users when they first try to connect to the Access Point to configure it, is that the IP settings of the computer do not match the IP address of the Access Point and therefore a connection cannot be established. Often it is the case that the network adapter is configured to automatically receive an IP address from the DHCP server in your network, such as s a router. The key is to change these settings from automatic/DHCP to manual.
4 Connect the power adapter to your wireless access point, plug it into an electrical outlet, and wait about one minute. This gives your wireless access point enough time to boot up, establish a connection to your modem, and begin broadcasting a wireless signal. In this earlier How To, I showed you how to convert a wireless router into an access point (AP). This how to will show you how to properly configure the second AP so that it works in harmony with your main wireless router.
• Connect an ethernet cable from your computer directly to the Access Point (AP). • The default IP address of the Access Point is 192.168.2.1. • Set your computer to IP Address 192.168.2.2. *** • Open your web browser and type in 192.168.2.1. • Logon with username: admin and password: 1234 *** Windows XP static IP address setup • Open Windows Start menu.