TP-W7960 - Standalone router

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swashknuckle

2020-04-06 18:10:13

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TP-W7960 - Standalone router

2020-04-06 18:10:13

Model: TC-W7960

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Hi I have a probably very simple question:

Since Covid-19 my partner and I are working at home. We've been using the Modem/Router combo for the last 2 years and it was great, but we're moving to a buisness class account and hand to change the modem to do so.

I'm trying to findout if I can use my existing TP-link as a standalone Router for WiFi/LAN, but it isn't clear to me how to set this up, or if it's possible with this version of the device.

Help, please?

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mocelet

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2020-04-06 20:00:47

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Re:TP-W7960 - Standalone router

2020-04-06 20:00:47

@swashknuckle I guess you can use it as an Ethernet switch and as WiFi access point. It doesn't have WAN connection, but for LAN no problem.

If you already have a router handling both DHCP and the Internet connection, all you have to do in your TP Link device to turn it into an access point is:

- assign a Network IP address that is in your main router's subnet but outside DHCP range.

- disable DHCP Server.

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