Can I use a DIR655 as a switch to a new RT-AC66U setup?

[Sonicmojo]

Just testing a new RT-AC66U in the home environment - intended to replace an aging - but still very good DIR-655.

Q: Can I use this oldtimer as an access point for my upstairs level by simply plugging in a LAN cable from the wall - whose other end plugs directly into the RT-AC66U downstairs.

My intent is to use this as 3 more GB LAN ports and of course to offer better 2.4ghz wireless coverage upstairs.

Can it be done?

Appreciate an update.

Sonic.

 

[CaptainSTX]

You can do what you want. It is not complicated.

Just read the tutorial on this site on how to do it. Just a few settings you need to change on the old router to convert it to an AP.

 

[Sonicmojo]

Just read the tutorial on this site on how to do it. Just a few settings you need to change on the old router to convert it to an AP.

Would you have a link to that tutorial? Have tried a number of searches but no luck yet.

Cheers,

Sonic

 

[whocarez]

Hi,

Maybe it's this article: http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/lanwan-basics/30740-how-to-use-a-router-to-add-network-ports

 

[Sonicmojo]

Hi,

Maybe it's this article: http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/lanwan/lanwan-basics/30740-how-to-use-a-router-to-add-network-ports

I managed to get it going with the help of a number of articales out there.

Cheers,

Sonic.