RT-N66U in AP-mode : where to connect the router-ethernet cable ?

[Flying Dutchman]

Hi,

When using the RT-N66U in Access Point (AP) mode, do I have to connect the ethernet cable (coming from the router) to

1. the WAN connector
2. one of the LAN connectors?

I checked all available manuals but couldn't find the answer.

 

[System Error Message]

connect to the LAN port unless you can set the WAN port into bridge mode.

 

[dlandiss]

In AP mode, all five ports are equal. We use the "WAN" (now really LAN) port for convenience, since we will then know if we return to a client's house for troubleshooting which cable is the feedpoint, and which are clients.

 

[TommyE]

After an electrical storm, one of my LAN ports cease to function. I purchase a replacement RT-N66U and using the older unit as an AP. I'm using the WAN port on the AP to cable from a 2nd floor closet to the LAN port on the new unit, at the 1st floor. Only 3 LAN ports work on the damaged unit, but I configured a Dlink DIR-655 as a switch for extra ports which are CAT 5e cabled to the three 2nd floor Bedrooms. On the Dlink, I had to use a LAN port to connect to the AP (This 2nd floor unit is configured with the ASUS-Merlin firmware). I used the other working port on the AP to connect my Defender DVR, which has 8 cameras recording 24/7 around the house. The LAN ports on the new router are connected to the AP, Master Bedroom, SmartTV, & Blu-Ray DVD player. The wireless is setup on both units with the same SSID ID on the 2.4 & 5 signals, WiFi2G & WiFi5G, respectively.

 

[joegreat]

Hi,

I vote also for 'anyone', as I have tested it with my setup where the N66U is in AP mode.

With kind regards
Joe

 

[Flying Dutchman]

Thank you all!