How to setup a Repeater using two Conceptronic C54APT Access Points
The Access Points do not have to have the same TCP/IP settings as the rest of the network which they are connected to; they do pass on the data transparent. For configuring purposes you will have to have TCP/IP settings that match the TCP/IP settings of the Access Point(s) 1. Change the settings of your network adapter to match the settings of the Access Point Go to Start ? Control Panel ? Network Connections Right click on the Network connection Go to Properties
Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click Properties
Select Use the following IP address Type an address in the range 10.0.0.X (like the example 10.0.0.10) Type the Subnet mask 255.0.0.0 Click OK

Click OK

Your computer is now set to configure the Access Points.
2. How to setup a Repeater using two Conceptronic C54APT Access Points
Before you are able to setup the C54APT as Repeater you have to have the Access Point upgraded to firmware version C54APT_FW_2_C108AP.tfp Please find the firmware file and upgrade instructions on www.conceptronic.net 2.1 Log-in and setup a new IP address for the second Access Point (Access Point B) Connect only Access Point B to the network and disconnect Access Point A.
Access Point B has to have a different IP address than Access Point A because if both would have the same address they would both not function at all. Open your browser Type the address of the second Access Point (standard should be 10.0.0.1)
Type the User name and Password (Defaults are user: admin Password: empty) Click OK

Click Advanced Setup

Change the IP address to something in the range 10.0.0.X but different than the IP from Access Point A (like the example 10.0.0.2) Click Apply

Click Maintenance

Click Restart System

Click Restart

Access Point B is now configured with a new IP address.
2.2 Log-in and configure the second Access Point (Access Point B)
Type the new address of the second Access Point (like the example 10.0.0.2)
Type the User name and Password Defaults are user: admin Password: empty) Click OK

Click Configuration

Click AP Mode Settings
Click Repeater and type the MAC Address of Access Point A The MAC address can be found on the bottom of Access Point A:
Scroll down and click Apply
Access Point B is now configured correctly. You can now connect Access Point A to the network and place Access Point B on the location where you want to extend the range to.

How to setup WPA Security with the Conceptronic C54APT Access Point
The Access Point does not have to have the same TCP/IP settings as the rest of the network which it is connected to; it does pass on the data transparent. For configuring purposes you will have to have TCP/IP settings that match the TCP/IP settings of the Access Point 1. Change the settings of your network adapter to match the settings of the Access Point Go to Start. Control Panel. Network Connections Right click on the Network connection Go to Properties
Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP Click Properties
Select Use the following IP address Type an address in the range 10.0.0.X (like the example 10.0.0.10) Type the Subnet mask 255.0.0.0 Click OK

Click OK

Your computer is now set to configure the Access Point.
2. How to setup WPA Security with the Conceptronic C54APT Access Point
Before you are able to setup the C54APT with WPA we advice you to have the Access Point upgraded to firmware version C54APT_FW_2_C108AP.tfp or more recent Please find the firmware file and upgrade instructions on www.conceptronic.net 2.1 Log-in to the Access Point
Open your browser Type the address of the second Access Point (standard should be 10.0.0.1)
Type the User name and Password (Defaults are user: admin Password: empty) Click OK

Click Advanced Setup

Click Configuration

Click Security Settings

Click WPA

Click Apply

Make sure that PSK is selected Type a password of minimal 8 characters in the text box. Click Apply

Click Maintenance

Click Restart System

Click Restart

The Access Point is now configured with WPA Security.